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1. XIII EE EE RET XIII DAV o Nu uU ms XIV Quick Start Guide dua 1 1 PRIN INC CL BEIC E EE 1 2 Beginners and Not So Advanced BC 1 2 NEE e E 1 2 eM iem e 1 3 EENEG 1 4 By SN ED EE 1 5 Preface Mode FDI redes NORTE E E TOT 1 6 LC D Panel Opri Mode A EE 1 8 LCD Panel Open Model A Designs IV amp EE 1 9 GD Pane Oni Mode EE 1 10 LEED TOC IOS ee 1 11 Homimated LED Keyboard E 1 12 onndES M 1 13 PIC XI Cy EE eege EE EE sontes DURO 1 14 Flexikey ADDDICOHOB E 1 15 Eeer CS TPTRTEK S 1 16 bunciom Keys amp Visual Kate ere 1 17 Front amp Rear Views Model EE 1 18 Front amp Rear Views Model E 1 19 KDE WTS Wy REIN 010 A eege 1 20 PRYS Mod E 1 22 LOUN w MOIN ee 1 23 EE E ee B E E E E E E 1 24 Bottom View Model A Desen 1 25 Bottom View Model A Design II amp Design MI eeeesessseseseeennnnnneenenn nennen 1 26 Bottom View Model A Design IV amp Design V eeeeessssssssssseeenneneee nennen nnn nnne eese 1 27 eent ALARM IU c P 1 28 M don NW re OLP E users damus conii onm E E d MA RUBER SNNMMUEMUTN DUNT 1 29 XX Preface Windows 8 1 Start Screen amp Deskto
2. B 20 ICV MOA SC reins XC SS KE B 22 Keyboard CECR RE E B 24 Mowe ocn SE ECS E B 25 Enabling Time Record TOf Mouse Settings 1 2 eoe obti etii UU Cd Seed gen B 26 lenire EEN e ADD TRENT B 27 MoGo Ee sod E T n B 29 hilo NISI uo eege B 31 EU RT B 32 Video Driver Controls e rug Eeer C IVA COS OL Ee C 2 SV iy M CHINE C 4 NC ON E C 4 KOREA C 4 Intel Iris TM Graphics Control Panel E C 5 IBIS oJ DOVICeS ee C 20 T peo dim IRL CR C 21 XXX Preface Attaching Other Displays Devices Charms Bar sesseeeeeseseeeeeeeeee nnne nnne C 24 Configuring an External Display In Windows s sseeeeeeeseeeeeeeeee nnne nennen nennen eese nnns C 25 lale Sirio senio PTT C 27 NYD Cool PANG E C 30 CUS TO IZA OT ODUODS eege C 32 Set PhysX eu ME C 36 Specifications PP OCS METRE E EU UU UU UT D 2 Coro Bele emer rere M D 2 MUS D 2 EEN EE D 2 Video Adapter ODIIONS 52220 055 5 20101519958 USE UU ERE Lo 9m RERUO Dep 900009 qum E OY SOS SabP PI D Eua UH DOR os A EEES RENE D 2 EE D 3 ql RM D 3 keo board e eT dll uM DOV OE NN T dade sadearianendiaes sania D 4 TTC COU OUS ERROR D 4 EE qe
3. D 4 ona GU M D 4 Jn J D 4 KEEN D 4 ADU ANY MNT ODE D 5 Preface i119 o 9 C D 5 FPG AG CS RIT TET Us D 5 sve der c esate D 5 EENHEETEN D 5 iq D 5 tee eut EE D 5 Eeer EE VY CON eege D 5 Windows 10 B asc Me E 1 W OW SC II E E 2 Right Clicking the Windows Logo In Start Menu 00 ceeeesseeccccceeeeeeeeeeecceeeeesaaeeeeeecesesesaeaaeeeeeeees E 3 Start Menu Apps amp KT E 4 bene OLA a E E A A E A A E E 6 ei E 7 NV ANG m NILUM ECC qo NR m E 8 AGO E E 9 POV OUI US ee E 12 Windows 10 Drivers amp Be Un EE E 15 Driver Installation Windows IO E 15 Ioryerdmnstallatton EE eebe E 17 uL ace E 17 XXXII Preface Arel e E EE E 17 NVIDIA WA VUDILA M E 17 EAN c E 17 e MESSIS NR E 17 itor E
4. M 2 An A ECLE e Right View Model A 1 21 Quick Start Guide Figure 1 12 Right View Model B S PDIF Out Jack Microphone Jack Headphone Jack 2 USB 3 0 Ports Multi in 1 Card Reader RJ 45 LAN Jack Security Lock Slot GE CD Docs ND Right View Model B Multi in 1 Card Reader The card reader allows you to use the most popular digital storage card formats MMC MultiMedia Card RSMMC SD Secure Digital Mini SD SDHC SDXC 1 22 Right View Model B Quick Start Guide Left View Model A Figure 1 13 Left View Model A 1 Vent Fan Intake 2 HDMI Out Port 3 1 Powered USB 3 0 Port 4 Mini Display Port 2 5 Mini Display Port 1 Powered USB 3 0 Port USB 3 0 ports are denoted by their blue color Note that the USB 3 0 port is not operational under DOS and does not support wake on USB The powered USB 3 0 in Figure 1 13 on page 1 23 port can supply power for charging devices only not for operating devices when the system is off but still powered by the AC DC adapter plugged into a working outlet or powered by the battery with a capacity level above 20 this may not work with certain devices see page 7 11 Toggle power to this port by using Fn power button HDMI Port Mini Display Port Note that the HDMI Port and Mini Display ports support video and audio signals to attached external displays see HDMI Aud
5. eeeeeessesssessseeeeneennneeen nennen nennen nnne 3 16 Proper handling of the Battery Pack ege seele 3 17 XXII Preface lev d c 3 18 Drivers amp Utilities Maa red riri OR T 4 1 Mou Diver IS aO BEE 4 1 Direc TADS NaON E 4 2 Updating Reinstalling Individual Drivers llle nennen nnne eene nnne nennen ns 4 5 User Account Control MER 4 6 Windows SCCUNILY EE eege 4 6 Dow Paty ale T O WE 4 6 Paver NS ba PARI Procedure ee 4 7 C E a a 4 7 NIOL AS E E E E E 4 7 NVIDIA Video VGA E 4 7 IR a W 4 7 ee Re E E 4 7 TOU DDA DE 4 8 POLEO 4 8 ADI ege 4 8 MELDO E 4 8 E e Kn ME 4 8 ODOM Rn 4 10 Preface BIOS Utilities TOR E T 5 TIS OWE OO Sri PSO HR T 5 2 Paty COM a E necaagutscesntnece satedacteanauseGenoacenasaneasdoaivenesesteenecpeasdaceaste 5 3 Paral EERODS ee 5 3 IN fert gro e E 5 3 gU REB dT 5 4 EE EE 5 4 DELUD DCPOLTIS eege 5 5 Ee RTE m es 5 6 SAKRAMENTER T m 5 6
6. c el o ah e bearch tne wep und Windows Figure E 1 Windows Start Menu E 2 Windows 10 Start Menu Windows 10 Right Clicking the Windows Logo In Start Menu Right click the Start Menu S icon or use the Windows Logo Key S X key combination to bring up an advanced Context Menu of useful features such as Control Panel Programs and Features Power Options Task Manager Search File Explorer Command Prompt Device Manager and Network Connections etc Programs and Features Mobility Center Power Options Event Viewer System Device Manager Network Connections Disk Management Computer Management Command Prompt Command Prompt Admin Task Manager Control Panel File Explorer Right Click Icon Search Q O o o Figure E 2 Right Click Windows Logo in Start Menu Windows 10 Start Menu E 3 Windows 10 Start Menu Apps amp Tiles The Windows 10 Start Menu will contain a number of apps and many more will be installed as you add more applications etc Not all of these apps can fit on the screen so may need click and drag the handles at the edge of the screen to expand the menu in order to view all the apps you can use the scroll bar to move up and down the screen H RDIAI Get Started Get Skype Maps Calculator Alarms amp Clock A Paint File Explorer 03 Settings 9 Power E All apps Search the web and Windows Q le
7. s A C T Overview 1 1 D Quick Start Guide Advanced Users If you are an advanced user you may skip over most of this Quick Start Guide However you may find it useful to refer to Drivers amp Utilities on page 4 1 and BIOS Utilities on page 5 1 in the User s Manual You may also find the notes marked with a 4 of interest to you Beginners and Not So Advanced Users E If you are new to computers or do not have an advanced knowledge of them then Notes the information contained in this Quick Start Guide should be enough to get you up and running Eventually you should try to look through all the documentation more boxes with the mark detailed descriptions of the functions setup and system controls are covered in the above to find detailed remainder of the User s Manual but do not worry if you do not understand every information about the thing the first time Keep this manual nearby and refer to it to learn as you go You computer s features may find it useful to refer to the notes marked with a as indicated in the margin For a more detailed description of any of the interface ports and jacks see Interface Ports amp Jacks on page A I Check the light colored Warning Boxes No matter what your level please pay careful attention to the warning and safety information indicated by the ZE symbol Also please note the safety and handling instructions as indicated in the Preface 1
8. 2 47 GB CDFS Healthy Primary Partition Properties Intel Rapid Start Technology Driver 6 43 Modules 4 Enter the figure which should be equal to amount of system memory RAM in your computer in Enter the amount of space to shrink in MB Shrink F Total size before shrink in MB Size of available shrink space in MB Figure 6 31 QT a Shrink Volume Total size ater shewik is MB 6828 Size i You cannot shrink a volume beyond the point where any unmovable files are located See the defrag event in the Application log for detailed information about the operation when it has completed See Shrink a Basic Volume in Disk Management help for more information Shrink Cancel 5 Click Shrink any unallocated file space may be formatted for storage use Ze Memory Size Amount of Space to Shrink The figure entered in the Enter the amount of space to shrink in MB field above should be equal to the amount of system memory in your computer In the example above the system memory is 4GB 1024MB 4 4096GB If you are unsure of your total system memory RAM then go to System control panel System and Security and check Installed memory RAM The memory size will be dis played in GB so convert by multiplying the GB figure by 1024 to get the total in MB e g 8GB 8192MB 6 44 Intel amp Rapid Start Technology Driver Modules 6 Runthe Desktop app and ri
9. Figure 1 24 Start Screen with Charms Bar Windows 8 1 Start Screen amp Desktop 1 35 Quick Start Guide Charms Bar Items Search ye You can search for any file application Apps and control panel settings with instantaneous results Share ten This button is used to share information with people via mail or social networks e Start S Click to bring up the Start screen the same function as pressing the Windows Logo Key or click ing the bottom left of the screen Devices Cal Click this button to change connected peripheral device settings e g an external display Settings e This button gives instant access to the computer settings such as Network Audio Notifica tions Power and Keyboard click Change PC Settings to activate the PC Settings menu Z ha 7 Charms Bar TouchPad Access Unavailable 100 Brightness To quick access the Charms Bar using the TouchPad HH 1 Place your finger off the TouchPad slightly to the right of the Notifications Power Keyboard pad resting on the computer 2 Move your finger across to the left on to the TouchPad 3 The Charms Bar will then pop up Change PC settings Figure 1 25 Settings Menu 1 36 Windows 8 1 Start Screen amp Desktop Quick Start Guide e Windows 8 1 Taskbar In many instances throughout this manual you will see an instruction to access the notification area of the task bar system tray In Windows 8 1 the
10. Is your PC optimized for storage performance and reliability Intel Rapid Storage Technology is a Windows based application that provides improved perfor mance and reliability for systems equipped with disks for desktop mobile and server platforms When using one or multiple disks you can take advantage of enhanced performance and lower power consumption When using more than one disk you can increase protection against data loss in the event of disk failure In this section Getting Started System Requirements Understanding the Application RAID Volume Data Verification and Repair The RAID volume data verification process identifies any inconsistencies or bad data on a RAID 0 or RAID 1 volume The table outlines what occurs for each RAID level RAID Bad blocks are reassigned Bad blocks are identified If the data on the mirrored drive does not Data on the mirrored drive is compared to match the data on the source drive the data on the source drive data on the mirrored drive is overwritten by the data on the source Replacing and Reverting Recovery and Master Volumes If a master or recovery drive fails you will need to add a new identical drive and re build the recovery volume to the drive You can also revert the master drive to the state of the previous volume update For details on how to do this see the help file Intel Rapid Storage Technology Help on page 6 34 See over for details on how to verify
11. Low battery level On battery 0 Critical battery level On battery 1 Plugged in 1 3 Low battery notification xi ow hatterv action estore plan defaults Advanced settings x Select the power plan that you want to customize and P then choose settings that reflect how you want your computer to manage power Ki Change settings that are currently unavailable Discharge Battery Active v Critical battery level On battery 1 Plugged in 1 Low battery notification On battery On Plugged in On Ij Low battery action On battery Do nothing Plugged in Do nothing Reserve hatterv level Restore plan defaults s Low battery levels 0 e Critical battery Levels 1 Low battery action Do Nothing Critical battery action On battery Shut Down Critical battery action Plugged in 2 Do Nothing 3 20 Battery Information Power Management How do I fully charge the battery When charging the battery don t stop until the LED charging indicator light changes from orange to green How do I maintain the battery Completely discharge and charge the battery at least once every 30 days or after about 20 partial discharges Battery Information 3 21 Power Management Chapter 4 Drivers amp Utilities This chapter deals with installing the drivers and utilities essential to the operation or improvement of some of the computer s subsystems The system takes a
12. Tapping The PalmCheck feature guards against operating the TouchPad with i Tap and Drag jaccidental contact PalmCheck allows the TouchPad to recognize when your Ipalm is resting on it or brushing its surface while you are typing This will help to prevent unwanted pointer movement or clicks However bear in mind that adjusting the slider too far towards Mini mum can turn off Palm Check altogether Twa inger Tapping H Tap Zones Fi 2 8 Er Application Gestures Iff the TouchPad exhibits undesired pointer movement or clicks increase the ISUTe Three Finger Press PalmCheck setting by moving the slider to the right toward Maximum If the PalmCheck Slider Three Finger Flick TouchPad misses intended motions or taps decrease the PalmCheck setting by moving the slider to the left toward Minimum You are more likely to experience missed motions or taps if the slider is in the red zone ToO n AAACN mp Defaults www Synaptics com Cancel 2 12 Touchpad Configuration Storage Devices Mouse amp Audio Scrolling The Two Finger scrolling feature works in most scrollable windows and allows you g to scroll horizontally and vertically Place two fingers slightly separated on the TouchPad surface and slide both fingers in the direction required in a straight con tinuous motion C Figure 2 9 Scrolling Gesture NE M Zooming The Pinch Zoom gest
13. 6 8 Setting Up SATA RAID or AHCI Mode Modules IRST Driver Installation l 90 1 tn PO I Insert the Device Drivers amp Utilities User s Manual disc an attached DVD drive Click Option Drivers button Click 3 Install IRST Driver Yes Click Next Next Click the check box to accept the license and click Next Click Next Next Next Click Finish to restart the computer See Intel Rapid Storage Technology for RAID Systems on page 6 33 Setting Up SATA RAID or AHCI Mode 6 9 Modules Deleting a RAID Windows 8 1 If you wish to delete an existing RAID then follow the procedure below to do so How ever backup up any necessary files and data before deleting a RAID as doing so will result in the loss of all data on the RAID volumes 1 2 3 4 5 Figure 6 5 Delete RAID Advanced gt Intel R Rapid Storage Technology Start up your notebook computer and press lt F2 gt to enter the BIOS Go to Intel R Rapid Storage Technology in the Advanced menu and press lt Enter gt Go to the RAID listed under RAID Volumes and press lt Enter gt Select Delete and press Enter Select Yes note that al the data on the volumes will be lost and press Enter AptieoSotup Utility Copyright C 2014 American Hagatrandsa Inc 6 10 Setting Up SATA RAID or AHCI Mode Modules PC Camera Module When the PC Camera application is run the LED indicator to the lef
14. A BIOS Screens Overview ET s Note that the BIOS This chapter gives a brief introduction to the computer s built in software screens pictured on these pages are intend Diagnostics The POST Power On Self Test ed for guidance in set ting up your system s i e Ge BIOS Configuration The Setup utility If your computer has never been set up or you are making important changes to the BIOS versions are sub system e g hard disk setup then you should review this chapter first and note the ject to constant change original settings found in Setup Even if you are a beginner keep a record of the set J QW Sth Wore tings you find and any changes you make This information could be useful if your UR CODE We Screens may appear system ever needs Servicing slightly different from those pictured on these There is one general rule Don t make any changes unless you are sure of what you pages are doing Many of the settings are required by the system and changing them could cause it to become unstable or worse If you have any doubts consult your service representative BEE ae ee Overview 5 1 BIOS Utilities The Power On Self Test POST If you enable the Boot time Diagnostic Screen in the Setup Utility each time you turn on the computer the system takes a few seconds to conduct a POST including a quick test of the on board RAM memory BIOS Settings Warning Incorrect settings can l l SECH As the POST proce
15. Double click the device you want to pair with the computer and click Pair On first connection the computer will provide you with a pairing code to be entered onto the device Enter the code into your Bluetooth enabled device and click Yes on the computer to complete the pairing Select a device and click Remove Device to disconnect from any device Click More Bluetooth Options and make sure that Allow Bluetooth devices to find this computer check box Discovery has a check inside it Make sure that the Alert me when a new Bluetooth device wants to connect check box Connections has a check inside it if you want to be notified when a Bluetooth device wants to connect Bluetooth amp WLAN Combo Module E 25 Q O T o Q O T o Windows 10 Intel amp Rapid Storage Technology Install the Intel amp Rapid Storage Technology to support your AHCI mode SATA drive IRST Driver Installation Insert the Device Drivers amp Utilities User s Manual disc into an attached DVD drive Click Option Drivers button Click 3 Install IRST Driver gt Yes Click Next Click the check box to accept the license and click Next Click Next gt Next gt Next Click Finish to restart the computer Run the Intel Rapid Storage Technology app from the All Apps screen in the Start Menu aN AS IRST and M 2 PCI e SSDs oS M Sie Note that Intel Rapid Storage Technology does not support M 2 SSDs w
16. IRST Driver Installation l E kb Insert the Device Drivers amp Utilities User s Manual disc into an attached DVD drive Click Option Drivers button Click 3 Install IRST Driver Yes Click Next Next Click the check box to accept the license and click Next Click Next Next Next Click Finish to restart the computer See the following pages for more information if you have set your hard disks up in a RAID configuration 6 32 Intel amp Rapid Storage Technology Modules Intel amp Rapid Storage Technology for RAID Systems Intel amp Rapid Storage Technology application displays status information on your ANS RAID configuration Run the Intel Rapid Storage Technology application from IRST and M 2 PCI e the item in the Start menu SSDs When the Intel Rapid Storage Technology application is launched the system J Nee kis jG sete will open the Status window Here you can view the general health of the storage Storage Technology system Various volume creation and management options are available depending SE s on the system s status terface M 2 SSDs with a SATA Interface are supported Figure 6 22 1 PET sem 10 manage ts propere Q m 38 G8 Intel Rapid ache bulfer flushing poly can be enabled for a R ID array dives to ensure data i ad t urgens data perkemwnce Cek the e H icem Io rmeg wkatrrma use an setting Sto rage Tech n O ogy the vwete dach buffer Flashing policy bech on
17. r G C I Fingerprint Reader Module 6 61 Modules digi oni iei Module Configuration Go to the Charms Bar Select Settings and then click Change PC Settings Click Accounts and then click Sign in options You will need to add a Windows password click Add under Password After you have added the password you will need to restart the computer and use your password to log on to the system Go to the Charms Bar Select Settings and then click Change PC Settings Click Accounts and then click Sign in options Click Add under Fingerprint He E es PUES E Accounts Password A strong password helps keep your account more secure Figure 6 49 Your account Change Accounts Sign in Options Add Fingerprint Sign in options Picture password Other accounts Sign in to your PC using a favorite photo Add Fingerprint On in to your Pe ltiegcanning your finger Add 6 62 Fingerprint Module Configuration Modules 10 Input the Windows password and click OK 11 You will then be instructed to swipe the same finger across the reader a number of times Add a fingerprint to this account Figure 6 50 We need several scans of your fingerprint to set up this option Add a Fingerprint Swipe your finger on the fingerprint reader 12 Click Finish 13 You can choose to Add another finger this is recommended or Remove the current fingerprint reading 14 You can now scan your fingerprint to lo
18. 27 Control Center amp Flexikey 3 Navigate to the executable file of the application and click Open 4 The mouse click will now be configured to open the selected application under your chosen Profile and the button will appear in 5 Click Save to save the settings within your chosen profile A vi ur ud RN ENABLE d ENABLE Use FH BACESPACE TO ENABDLE ORAR DISABLE Mud ix MAME RIGHT TOOL TIPS BROWSE ACTON TYPE SP D LALIFIE F4 APP RESTORE QUIT T RESET Figure B 22 Mouse Button Set to Launch App EETIEEEEEEEGNUTIEENECKEUEIAXVMMC MG C OM CK Wo Cr E R B 28 Mouse Settings Launch App Control Center amp Flexikey Mouse Settings Express Text A mouse button click can be set to send a string of text within any application using Express Text 1 Enable and select the mouse under your chosen profile click on a mouse button to select it and then click to select Express Text in Action Type 2 Click in Start key if required the Start key is the key used to in your target program to open a text message or you can leave it blank if you prefer 3 Click in the Text Context field and type in your message START KEY T RESET Figure B 23 Mouse Express Text EEEE OREM X T Q dP jdbdJ EE Mouse Settings Express Text B 29 Control Center amp Flexikey 4 Click in Send key if required the Send key is the k
19. 3 The Bluetooth item in PC and Devices will appear OR Charms Bar 1 Goto the Charms Bar 2 Select Settings and then click Change PC Settings 3 Select the Bluetooth item in PC and Devices Bluetooth Devices E Gi Available Brightness O Notifications Power Keyboard Customize i 11 18 AM Change PC settings 10 1 2013 Modules NAA PL AS Bluetooth Headset Stereo Setup To setup a Bluetooth headset to support ste reo audio see page Figure 6 16 Bluetooth Taskbar Icon amp Change PC Settings Charms Bar Settings Bluetooth amp WLAN Combo Module 6 29 Modules 4 Make sure that Bluetooth is turned on and a list of discovered devices will appear 5 Double click the device you want to pair with the computer and click Pair Figure 6 19 es he AL RE PC and Devices gt Bluetooth B eet paw c 6 On first connection the computer will provide you with a pairing code to be entered onto the device Compare the passcodes Figure 6 E 20 Does the passcode on H e iPhone match the an r Enter the Passcode KC 634365 UE 7 Enter the code into your Bluetooth enabled device and click Yes on the computer to complete the pairing 8 Select a device and click Remove Device to disconnect from any device 6 30 Bluetooth amp WLAN Combo Module Modules To Make your Computer Discoverable to Bluetooth Devices 1 2 3 Switch to the Windows Desktop click the app or use
20. V15 4 00 Preface Notice The company reserves the right to revise this publication or to change its contents without notice Information contained herein is for reference only and does not constitute a commitment on the part of the manufacturer or any subsequent vendor They assume no responsibility or liability for any errors or inaccuracies that may appear in this publication nor are they in anyway responsible for any loss or damage resulting from the use or misuse of this publication This publication and any accompanying software may not in whole or in part be reproduced translated trans mitted or reduced to any machine readable form without prior consent from the vendor manufacturer or creators of this publication except for copies kept by the user for backup purposes Brand and product names mentioned in this publication may or may not be copyrights and or registered trade marks of their respective companies They are mentioned for identification purposes only and are not intended as an endorsement of that product or its manufacturer OJuly 2015 Trademarks Intel and Intel Core are trademarks registered trademarks of Intel Corporation STi HIGH DEFINITION MULTIMEDIA INTERFACE Preface R amp TTE Directive This device is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of the R amp TTE Direc tive 1999 5 EC This device will be sold in the following EEA countries Austria Italy Belg
21. wo G RESET Figure B 13 Key Combination Set SG Tool Tips The Tool Tips field allows you to type a note to remind yourself of the function you have programmed the key for under any Profile Keyboard Settings Express Key B 17 Control Center amp Flexikey Enabling Time Record If you want to create a delay between key presses within the key combination then you can use Time Record function to do so 1 Enable and select the keyboard under your chosen profile click to select a key for the shortcut action and then click to select Express Key in Action Type 2 Click in the Tool Tips field and type to give the key combination a name then click back in the Name field to avoid adding the recorded keys to the Tool Tips name 3 Click Start Record and then press the key or keys required in the sequence and time delay between key presses required make sure you press the key s required and do not click on them 4 Click Stop Record 5 Click to select a key in the sequence and click Enable Time Record then click a key to view the time delay Figure B 14 Enable Time Record B 18 Keyboard Settings Express Key E Ee Control Center amp Flexikey You can edit the delay between key presses by clicking in the Delay Time MS field and typing a new number for the delay between the key presses DELAY TIME Ms ACTION DEVICE ENABLE TIME RECORD Figure B 15
22. Run the Sound Blaster X Fi 3 control panel from the notification area of the taskbar or from the item in the Start menu Click on the tabs to access the any of the control panel menus Figure 6 40 Sound Blaster X Fi MB 3 Taskbar Notification Area Icon MB3 Customize D 12 A Dy Gell y Be ab 6 50 Sound Blaster Audio Modules Volume Controls You can click on the volume dials to adjust the level for either the microphone or master volume You can choose to save the settings for Music Movie or Game and these settings can be exported or imported as required Figure 6 41 Sound Blaster X Fi 3 Volume Controls XT MODE VOICEFX ScouT BLASTER _ IMPORT EXPORT o a e d 0 D n X m d EAX EFFECTS amp EQ ADVANCED SETTINGS Sound Blaster Audio 6 51 Modules SBX Pro Studio Click the check box to enable disable the control and use the slider to adjust the lev els Press the play button to test settings SBX Ej ul i MI a PROSTUDIC u rd H Wi un RE 9 H E H D Sp u d E GHEX PRO STH DIO pr P OU a ki Hr u E HU E3EAESE e H o bh g By surrouno TULL u EB OE J M wl o P AED NETL K gt d 2 BEEN TTT TTT ui Figure 6 42 SMART VOLUME lacia LEN Sound Blaster X Fi 3 SBX Pro Studio e Crystalizer Enhances audio to make it sound livelier e Surround Provides virtual sound channels to control the level of immersion Bass Enh
23. Zei Di Bnghtness D Power Keyboard Change PC settings Networks Airplane mode Mobile broadband On FET UMTS 6 72 3G 4G Module Modules Any 3G 4G service provider connection information is usually stored on the USIM card will appear under Mobile Broadband Double click any connection icon under Mobile Broadband or click and then click Connect Mobile broadband O Figure 6 58 Mobile Broadband M FET HSPA Connect The system will connect to your network A Connected will appear alongside the 3G 4G connection click the connection to view the timer which indicates your connected time for the current session 3G 4G Module 6 73 Modules 8 You can then access the internet download e mail etc as per any internet AS connection i F i j j i Disconnect Wireless Device 9 To disconnect you can select the connection and click Disconnect Operation Aboard Mobile broadband Aircraft The use of any portable On electronic transmission devices aboard aircraft is usually prohibited Ta m FET HSPA Make sure the system Is in Airplane Mode if you are using the computer aboard aircraft Figure 6 59 Mobile Broadband 10 You need to either use Airplane Mode or to turn the Mobile Broadband module Disconnect off aboard aircraft 6 74 3G 4G Module Modules Wireless Display Wireless Display uses your Wireless LAN module WLAN Bluetooth Combo mod d ule
24. or dou ble click the disc icon in My Computer and click After installing all the drivers make sure you enable Win i e dows Update in order to get all the latest security up Option Drivers button to access the optional driver dates etc all updates will include the latest hotfixes Windows Update menu from Microsoft l l To enable Windows Update make sure you are con It is recommended that you install the Sound Blaster nected to the internet 1 1 66 Pe Ls Audio application see Sound Blaster Audio on MG CO P panel page 6 50 and Intel Rapid Storage Technology 2 Click Windows Update System and Security driver see Intel Rapid Storage Technology on Security page 6 32 required for AHCI amp RAID mode Click Check for updates button The computer will now check for updates you need to be connected to the internet Click Install now button to begin checking for the updates Click Install updates button to install the updates Driver Installation 4 9 Drivers amp Utilities Optional Drivers See the pages indicated in Table 4 1 on page 4 4 for the driver installation procedures for any modules in cluded in your purchase option x Figure 4 3 Optional Drivers Installer Screen Note that you need to install both the WLAN amp Bluetooth drivers for the WLAN amp Bluetooth Combo modules 4 10 Driver Installation BIOS Utilities Chapter 5 BIOS Utilities
25. wrists or other joints The following are some tips to reduce the strain Adjust the height of the chair and or desk so that the keyboard is at or slightly below the level of your elbow Keep your forearms wrists and hands in a relaxed position e Your knees should be slightly higher than your hips Place your feet flat on the floor or on a footrest if necessary e Use a chair with a back and adjust it to support your lower back comfortably e Sit straight so that your knees hips and elbows form approximately 90 degree angles when you are working Take periodic breaks if you are using the computer for long periods of time Remember to Alter your posture frequently e Stretch and exercise your body several times a day Take periodic breaks when you work at the computer for long periods of time Frequent and short breaks are better than fewer and longer breaks XVII Preface Lighting Proper lighting and a comfortable viewing angle can reduce eye strain and shoulder and neck muscle fatigue Position the display to avoid glare or reflections from overhead lighting or outside sources of light Keep the display screen clean and set the brightness and contrast to levels that allow you to see the screen clearly Position the display directly in front of you at a comfortable viewing distance Adjust the display viewing angle to find the best position LCD Screen Care To prevent image persistence on LCD mo
26. you need to make sure that your video adapter display device is compatible pun das apters with your particular WLAN Combo module in conjunction with a compatible video adapter display device purchased separately to allow you to display the For a list of compatible contents of the notebook display on another display e g HDTV without the need adapters check the vid to have cables stretching across a room eo adapter display de vice documentation or l with your distributor You can use the wireless display to play games browse the internet display videos supplier or photo slide shows on your TV external display without using HDMI or A V ca bles Before configuring Wireless Display you will need to set up your compatible adapter with your display speakers Connect the adapter using an HDMI or A V ca ble and turn on the display or in the case of speakers connect them to the wireless speaker adapter with the cables provided with the adapter and then set the display to the appropriate input channel see the documentation supplied with your compat ible adapter display for full details Note that no driver or application is required for wireless display in Windows 8 1 Wireless Display 6 75 Modules Wireless Display Configuration 1 Note that no driver or application is required for wireless display in Windows 8 1 2 Qothe Charms Bar select Devices 3 Click Project 4 Click Add a wireless displa
27. 16 Boot Option Priores Boot Ment 25issosce bpm e de ape rUPbepUO dS Qu nnne UR He d ORDEI LUE eap Re EGER UN UM PX ee aaie aiia 5 17 KEE Do0 Boot Mem eege 5 17 ES dE NEE 5 18 Modules EIER MON TCR 6 1 SE Up SATA RAIDOCATCIVIOGS eet 6 2 P Wai M Tee RR 6 2 RAMD p teen 6 2 Intel Rapid Storage Technology Application eeeeeeeesssssseesseeeennnnnn eee nnne n nnne nnns 6 2 DATA RAID Setup Procedure Windows Ol NEE 6 4 R RRE e o WEE 6 9 Preface Deleung aa AEG Wy TA c 6 10 PECI Te E 6 11 lu er Sors UO CU T 6 12 CIE E MERERI m 6 13 amend CBHOPDS eege 6 14 Taking Pictures Capturing Video eesseeeeesssesesseeeeeeeeseee nennen siss N ETE NEEE aS esses sess seni rennes 6 15 ANCA ROU ec 6 16 VV 1 SSN WE elo NP S 6 20 ord Party 502 LIb vim Driver Installation 22 22 gensgbeghteegterg eege gege esvacsdaundeaneeivawedewadennteriice 6 21 Intel WLAN Diver he E e EE 6 21 Qualcomm Atheros WLAN Combo Driver Installation eese eene 6 22 WLAN Configuration in Windows essesssseesereessssssseeceresssssssecceessssssseccreosssssseecrereossssssseceeessssssseceeeesssss 6 23 Bluetooth amp WLAN Combo Dir e
28. 18 CONTE O vro f E E E E EEA E A EE E 18 EEN E 18 hA E LIBI Bw e E E 18 lup E 18 Opona DIVO M m t E 19 Tt SS JE We We e E 20 3rd Party WLAN Driver EE Te E E 21 Intel WLAN Driver Installation eese enne nnn nennen nnns E 21 Qualcomm Atheros WLAN Combo Driver Installation eeeeeeeeeeeeer nen E 22 Et eier Ne WLAN Compo Module caccvaseed icq i da akeU tL ERR Ted c0 dg AE a dI iov desta d Oed RE a Uds E 23 3rd Party Bluetooth Combo Driver Installation esee nennen E 24 Intel Bluetooth Combo Driver Installation 2 ero reti aes ener e gen go qr neo E vr EB er DEN Eder b ca ene aee geg E 24 Qualcomm Atheros Bluetooth Combo Driver Installation eee E 25 Te edu e EE E E 25 Intel Rapid Storage Technology Mr E 26 IRSC Driver EE oN Rm uem E 26 OA BILEET A T O e E E E UEM PEE d MUNI E 27 XXXIII Preface Sound Blaster X Fi MB 3 Audio AP Installation esses nnne nennen nennen E 27 L2necrprint Reader Ee E 28 Einserprtat Reader Driver Installation 0 5 3 cess oi i EREEori o Mrs ebat Der etiem biet oe etd uenc e ru Deus ut OR Eid OaE E 28 Fingerprint Module C ONTIOUT ATOR E E 29 PG NC MERE E 30 Trusted Plattorm lee E 31 B E UPC snam VV TIO E 31 St eR i qr rL E 32 3G 4G Configuration in Windows 10 EE E 33 XXXI
29. 2 You can then go to the application you wish to use the profile for and use the application as normal so that a standard set of keys used may be recorded 3 Return to the Flexikey application and press Stop Record to stop recording 4 Atthe end of the recording process colors will represent the frequency of key presses with red as the most frequent through to lighter blue the less frequent the color bar at the bottom of the screen displays the color code against the number of key presses 5 Under Quick Disable click the color which corresponds to the keys you wish to disable 6 Alldisabled keys will then change to gray and will be disabled under this profile mTATIETIDE EHANET 1t Figure B 25 Statistics B 32 Statistics Appendix C Video Driver Controls Overview The basic settings for configuring the LCD are outlined in Video Features on page I 36 The basic video features for this computer can be configured using the Intel R Iris TM Graphics Control Panel Further video configuration is available through the NVIDA control panel See the following pages for further information Overview C 1 For Intel video driver control information see pages C 5 to C 29 For NVIDA video driver control information see pages C 30 to C 36 Video Driver Controls E Video Card Options Note that card types specifications and driv ers are subject to contin ual updates and changes Check with
30. 4 P Key 1 Attach your external display to the display port mini display port HDMI Out port and Combination turn it on 2 Gothe Charms Bar select Devices You can use the P f 3 Click Project you may need to click Second Screen key combination tof 4 Click on any one of the options from the menu to select PC screen only quickly bring up the Sec Duplicate Extend or Second screen only ond Screen menu Project You can also use the Display Switch button in the Control Center to access the menu and select the appropriate attached display mode Project to a connected screen DEEE Desktop I P H Fal PC screen only You can also use the Fn F7 key combination to aLe ge quickly access the Sec ond Screen menu in I7 Windows 8 BW gN Extend fam Project Figure C 19 Second Screen ml Second screen only Devices E C 24 Attaching Other Displays Devices Charms Bar Video Driver Controls Configuring an External Display In Windows 1 2 9 4 Attach your external display to the display port mini display port HDMI Out port and turn it on Go to the Screen resolution control panel see page 1 39 in the Desktop app Click the Detect button The computer will then detect any attached displays t ES Display r Screen Resolution v Search Control Pane P Change the appearance of your display C Identify Display 1 2 Multiple Monitors v Fig
31. 6 51 TPM State Enable Trusted Platform Module 6 65 Modules TPM Management in Windows You can manage your TPM settings from within Windows 1 Goto the Control Panel 2 Click BitLocker Drive Encryption System and Security 3 Click TPM Administration T Xe System and Security BitLocker Drive Encryption v e Search Control Pane Control Panel Home BitLocker Drive Encryption Help protect your files and folders from unauthorized access by protecting your drives with BitLocker Figure 6 52 BitLocker Drive Operating system drive Encryption TPM C BitLocker off Administration za Y Turn on BitLocker Fixed data drives New Volume D BitLocker off pum Removable data drives BitLocker To Go MEMSTICK E BitLocker off Privacy statement 4 TPM Administration 6 66 Trusted Platform Module Modules 4 The TPM Management window allows you to configure the TPM within Windows As TPM is usually administered within large enterprises and organizations your system administrator will need to assist you in managing the information here i De Action View Window Help HS Se TPN Monger on cl Ce SO a i KT Command Management ER E Configures the TPM and ts support by the Windows platfom D Prepare the TPM H Tum TEM DR Overview D Change Owner Password D Clear TPM Windows computers containing the Trusted Platform Module TPM securty hardware provide erthance
32. 9 for details Turning On the Computer 3 3 Power Management Shutting the Computer Down Note that you should always shut your computer down by choosing the Shut down command as this will help prevent hard disk or system problems Use the Shut down or sign out item in the Context Menu right click the lower left corner of the screen to bring up the menu You can also use the Power Menu in Settings in the Windows 8 1 Charms Bar If you want to add Hibernate Sleep to the Power Menu see Adding Hibernate Sleep to the Power Menu on page 3 10 Charms Bar Desktop App Start Screen Programs and Features Mehikhy Contes Sleep Bowen Oppen Event Viewer System em Shut down Device hanaga ax Meteepk lonnecheans Dok Map sugeent Figure 3 l EI Restart Shut Down Restart Computer Management Command Prompt C rremanad Prep Adm Lommand Premed dmi Tack Miarki Contre Panel File Explorer Starch Tack Manager Central Parel File Expiorer eech Bun a 0 Notifications Power Keyboard Hun Shirt desen eu ign out Shut d sen or dign csl Deskton Desktop Change PC settings Sign out Sign out Sleep Shut down Restart Sleep Shut down Restart 3 4 Shutting the Computer Down Power Management Power Plans The computer can be configured to conserve power by means of power plans You Z can use or modify an existing power plan or create a new one Resuming Op
33. Cpls Afr Lett Open Scaling Pare Rotate fo 180 Degrees Cn Aur Chd Al Down P C o rig Gr d Pane Rotate to 270 Degrers Fi ure C n 9 Dr file Open Inte iig Graphics Control vor E 3e ect 0 Chb lt AR gt F12 eri lt Alt gt Right Cae eg Ces Intel Iris TM ES Graphics Control Panel Options amp Support Hot Key Manager SO Intel Iris TM Graphics Control Panel C 13 Video Driver Controls Click the Options menu at the top of the screen to display the sub menus The In Td formation Center provides details on System Information the Built In Display Preferences and any attached displays Go to the Preferences Intel ris Graphics Control Panel deste sub menu in Options Options and Support nf rmation Center intel and Support to config Select Option Intel R Iris TM Pro Graphics 5200 System infesmatiprn a Report Dar Tunzsdor Secrember 16 2014 Ta ciens wait amer DJen Ch ure preferences for the Repent ine heme tarasem NA ee Intel Iris TM Graphics sunm Vic rx ed wann sn Control Panel ee JE i e Supported srecrX Verden n Fon CUT eon Make sure you turn Tray chaje Viron LT Processu Car dipihses in Lie e laedi wg i apex Icon On to display the pics Cod aq n i ioca icon in the notification pid eng az e 7 4 area of the taskbar as Figure C 10 Intel Iris TM Control Panel Options Information Center C 14 Intel Iris TM Graphics Control Panel Vi
34. Disk Management Computer Management Command Freund Corinna 4 Pres weg Adr d lt x pa Fi Task Manager an L D ritol Part Li P File Feplerer Neva iy ms eg Move the mo se to the bottom t of the screen and right click to access the menu Figure 1 19 Windows Context Menu Quick Start Guide Se Windows Versions Note that the informa tion included on the fol lowing pages is for the latest updated version of Windows 8 1 only Make sure you enable Windows Update in or der to get all the latest security updates etc see Windows Up date on page 4 9 Windows 8 1 Control Panel 1 29 Quick Start Guide The Control Panel can be accessed in a number of ways in Windows 8 1 Click Search in the Windows Charms Bar see previous page and the search pane will pop out Type Control Panel and select it from the results to the left Click on This PC in Apps or you can to pin This PC to the Start screen click on Computer in the top menu and select Open Control Panel from the ribbon Whenin the Desktop app this does not apply to the Start screen click on Settings in the Windows Charms Bar and select Control Panel from the menu Click the arrow at the bottom of the Start screen and click Control Panel in Apps Windows System Right click the Start button to bring up the menu and select Control Panel see Figure I 20 on page I 31 Za Keyboard Shortcut to
35. Driver Installation on page 6 9 If you wish to change your SATA mode to from AHCI RAID mode you will receive a message see overleaf to notify you that doing so may prevent your operating sys 5 10 Advanced Menu BIOS Utilities tem from booting and may require a reinstall of the OS If you do wish to change the SATA mode then backup any necessary data on your hard disk s as you will need wipe the disks clean in order to prevent system problems Figure 5 5 SATA Operation is being changed SATA Mode Change Notification Attention Changing this setting may prevent your operating system from booting or require a reinstall Boot Logo Advanced Menu Use this menu item to enable disable the Boot Logo screen at system startup if you have not enabled UEFI Boot If you disable the Boot Logo you will not see the F2 Enter Setup or F7 Boot Options prompts on the screen however you can still press these keys while the boot screen is displayed to perform the Enter Setup or Boot Option functions Power On Boot Beep Advanced Menu Use this menu item to enable disable the beep as the computer starts up Battery Low Alarm Beep Advanced Menu Use this menu item to enable disable the battery low alarm beep Advanced Menu 5 11 BIOS Utilities Security Menu Aptio Setup Utility Copyright C 2014 American Megatrends Inc E Security Menu The changes you make here affect the access to the Setup utility itse
36. Install WLAN Driver Yes Click Next Click Finish to restart the computer The operating system 1s the default setting for Wireless LAN control in Windows see page 6 23 RT 2d add Intel amp WLAN Driver Installation 1 Make sure the system is not in Airplane Mode and then insert the Device Drivers amp Utilities User s Manual disc into an attached DVD drive 2 Click Option Drivers button 3 Click 1 Install WLAN Driver gt Yes 4 Click in the check box to agree to the End User License Agreement and click Install 5 Click Finish 6 The operating system 1s the default setting for Wireless LAN control in Windows see page 6 23 Wireless LAN Module 6 21 Modules Qualcomm Atheros WLAN Combo Driver Installation 1 Make sure the system is not in Airplane Mode and then insert the Device Drivers amp Utilities User s Manual disc into an attached DVD drive Click Yes to restart the computer The operating system 1s the default setting for Wireless LAN control in Windows see page 6 23 2 Click Option Drivers button 3 Click 1 Install WLAN Driver gt Yes 4 Select the language preferred and click Next 5 Click Next gt Next 6 Click in the check box to accept to the License Agreement and click Next 7 Click Finish 8 9 6 22 Wireless LAN Module Modules WLAN Configuration in Windows You can configure a wireless connection using one of the following options how
37. Levels RAID 0 implements a striped disk array and the data is broken into blocks and each block is written to a separate disk drive 2 Identical drives in a mirrored configuration used to protect data Should a drive that is RAID 1 part of a mirrored array fail the mirrored drive which contains identical data will Array Types handle all the data When a new replacement drive is installed data to the new drive is rebuilt from the mirrored drive to restore fault tolerance Two Identical drives copying data between a master and a recovery disk This provides Recovery more control over how data is copied between the master and recovery drives fast volume updates and the ability to view the data in Windows Explorer A Mirrored Array RAID 1 provides full data protection as data can simply be copied from a healthy disk to a replacement for any failed disk A Striped Array RAID 0 is NOT fault tolerant The failure of one drive will result in the loss of all data in the array It is de signed to increase disk performance by spreading the I O load across the channels and drives Setting Up SATA RAID or AHCI Mode 6 3 Modules SATA RAID Setup Procedure Windows 8 1 To configure your RAID Redundant Array of Independent Disks system in Strip ing RAID 0 or Mirroring RAID 1 modes see Table 6 1 on page 6 3 you will require two identical see sidebar hard disks or solid state drives You need to setup a RAID
38. Manager or right click the notification area icon E and It is recommended that select Sound Manager you set the Speaker 3 Click Microphone Effects tab in Microphone tab and then click to select Configuration to Ste Noise Suppression button or adjust the Recording Volume level to around 60 reo when listening to obtain the optimum recording quality through headphones in 4 Click OK to close the control panel and save the settings Se EN Figure 2 5 Realtek Audio Manager Recording Setup XJ REALTEK Audio Features 2 5 Storage Devices Mouse amp Audio Setup for 5 1Surround Sound N JR Le CR To setup your system for 5 1 surround sound you will need to connect the audio ca Sound Blaster Audio amp bles to the Headphone Out Microphone In jack and S PDIF Out jacks D 1 Click Start and click Control Panel or point to Settings and click Control Panel NOI DE duel SOM and make sure you are in Classic View Rotapoly toe le Ei 2 Click Realtek HD Audio Manager or right click the notification area icon OH and erated through an HDMI select Sound Manager l connection see page 3 Click Speakers tab and click Speaker Configuration tab k 4 Select 5 1 Speaker from the Speaker Configuration pull down menu Blaster audio effects do Auto Popup Dialog Men hume BIB enzeg e ww Connector S zt qu r A SEET You should enable the auto popup dialog to au tomatically detect when a T
39. R Rapid Start Technology from the BIOS see Advanced Chipset Control Advanced Menu on page 5 6 2 Gothe Windows control panel and double click Administrative Tools System and Security Computer Management Storage Disk Management 3 Right click the SSD and select Shrink Volume from the menu Help s e 40D El E Computer Management Local 4 j System Tools i sic Healthy Hibernation Partition T 4 00 GB i Q Task Scheduler i asic Healthy Boot Page File Crash Dump Primary Partition 102 68GB 79 40 GB Ei Event Viewer E i sic Healthy Primary Partition 195 31 GB S Shared Folders s isc E i sic Healthy Primary Partition 2 47 GB Local Users and Groups New Volume F Simple sic Healthy Primary Partition 14 67 GB amp Performance em RC FLASH G Simple sic Healthy Active Primary Partition 1 92 GB E lt System Reserved Simple Basic Healthy System Active Primary Partition 100 MB a Device Manager Pp 3 Figure 6 30 Computer Management Shrink SSD kasten E p mm Volume Healthy Syster Healthy Boot Page File Crash Dump Prir Healthy Primary Partition New Volume F Rz o pesch j li 114 67 GB NTFS Healthy Primary Partition Explore Mark Partition as Active SS Change Drive Letter and Paths RCFLASH G Format 1 92 GB FAT32 Healthy Active Primary Partitic e My Disc E Delete Volume
40. Realtek Audio Manager Audio Features You can configure the audio options on your computer from the Sound control panel in Windows or from the Realtek HD Audio Manager gj icon in the notifi cation area control panel right click the notification area icon EJ to bring up an au dio menu and select Sound Manager The volume may also be adjusted by means of the Fn F5 F6 key combination see Table I 5 on page I I7 CH Sound Manages Bc Digital Output Co Speakers LS Mkrophene e Man Volume Audio Devices Seege Confer see Sound P fecte Rosen Cormecten Default Format v i System Sound Events Wi z Con adon gt D r Windows Media Player 2 d Volume Control RL vie d Sound Recorder nem ee Right click the icon ii to ac cess the menu above and then select Sound Manager 8 o a See HDMI Audio Configuration on page C 27 for a description of the audio configuration when connecting an HDMI supported display device See Sound Blaster Audio amp HDMI Mini Display Port on page 6 58 for more information on the THX TruStudio Pro Audio setup 2 4 Audio Features Storage Devices Mouse amp Audio Setup for Audio Recording To record audio sources on your computer at optimum quality follow the instruc Z tions below Headphone Configuration 1 Click Control Panel and make sure you are in Classic View 2 Click Realtek HD Audio
41. Requer paswweed on wakeue A power plan n a collechon ef hardware and tyttem vethngt ike driplay bnghtnec cheep etc that mamaget bow your computer utes power Tel me rose shoul pore plans Choose what the power buttons de Plans shown on the battery meter eg what cloung the bd E Deichaoge Battery gors Creete a power plan Power saver M Choose when to burn off the Saves energy by reducing your computer s performance where povuble dripley c ange when the compute Pide additional plant fases iei suiit qu d d t Figure 3 12 rire iria anes ange ren di Settings Change nov Mey ete Advanced Power i ia Settings ds Pram Opiom Feit Plan Settings Change settings for the plan Discharge Banery Choose Ue tieng ed pit etri that you war your computer bo wae d On battery F d ED Turm eH the displey Hever W Puttheceenputerta sleep Never A A n plan brightness H Battery Information 3 19 Power Management Figure 5 13 Power Options Advanced Settings Battery 4 o Scroll down to Battery and click to expand the battery options Choose the options below click Yes if a warning appears Advanced settings Select the power plan that you want to customize and 9 then choose settings that reflect how you want your computer to manage power dy Change settings that are currently unavailable Discharge Battery Active v On battery Shut down Plugged in Do nothing
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43. Settings Disable You can use the program to disable any keys not required 1 Enable and select the keyboard under your chosen profile click to select a key to disable and then click to select Disable in Action Type The key will now be disabled If you want to enable the key again select it and click on Restore Click Save to save the settings within your chosen profile The key will be disabled under your chosen Profile and the key will appear in Gray er um ey C RESET Figure B 19 Keyboard Disable B 24 Keyboard Settings Disable Control Center amp Flexikey Mouse Settings Express Key To assign a mouse button click to send multiple key combinations an external mouse must be attached or to create more useful shortcut keys use Express Key 1 Enable and select the mouse under your chosen profile click on a mouse button to select it and then click to select Express Key in Action Type 2 Inthe following example we will configure the central mouse wheel to combine the actions of left shift key for sprinting and the W key for moving forwards in a game program 3 Click on the central mouse wheel for the shortcut action EEEE c O w Q e Mouse Settings Express Key B 25 4 9 6 7 8 9 1 Control Center amp Flexikey Click in the Tool Tips field and type to give the key combination a na
44. T PS gt Control Panel All Control Panel Items Adjust your computer s settings Let the 3D application decide Use the advanced 3D image settings Take me there Use my preference emphasizing Quality D Indexing Options Si Intel R HD Graphics re Internet Options lt Keyboard E Language Ka Location Settings P Kiduse EM Network and Sharing Center Notification Area Icons E NVIDIA Control Baga me Personalization Z Phone and Mod eech settings B Power Options Cl Programs and Features 8 Recovery Figure 1 29 NVIDIA Control Panel E J o c Q X R ee Video Features 1 41 Quick Start Guide Configuring External Displays It is possible to quickly configure external displays from the Devices menu item in the Charms Bar see The Charms Bar on page I 35 To Configure Displays from Devices Charms Bar 1 Attach your display to the appropriate port and turn it on 2 Qothe Charms Bar select Devices 3 Click Project you may need to click Second Screen 4 Click on any one of the options from the menu to select PC screen only Duplicate Extend or Second screen only Devices Project Desktop GE Project a Figure 1 30 Devices Project 1 42 Video Features Quick Start Guide e Power Options P
45. Time Record Between Key Presses Click Gi to close the Time Record window Click Save to save the settings within your chosen profile If you want to remove any individual key click to select it and then click Delete If you want to clear all the settings click Restore to return to the default key setting Keyboard Settings Express Key B 19 Control Center amp Flexikey Keyboard Settings Launch App You can configure keys to launch any application or program as follows 1 Enable and select the keyboard under your chosen profile click to select a key to launch the application and then click to select Launch App in Action Type 2 Click Browse at the bottom right of the application window Figure B 16 Keyboard Launch App Browse to Executable File B 20 Keyboard Settings Launch App Control Center amp Flexikey 3 Navigate to the executable file of the application and click Open 4 The key will now be configured to open the selected application under your chosen Profile and the key will appear in green NAME LEFT SHIFT TOOL TIPS ACTION TYPE EXPRESS KEY B LAUNCH APP E PATH C WIND Figure B 17 Key Set to Launch App 5 If you want to remove any Launch App Key select it and click on Restore 6 Click Save to save the settings within your chosen profile Keyboard Settings Launch App B 21 Control Center amp Flexikey Keyboard Settings Express Text A single k
46. Utilities SATA Mode Selection If you have installed the Windows OS with ei ther AHCI or RAID mode enabled DO NOT disable the set mode if you wish to disable the set mode you will need to reinstall the Windows OS Intel R Rapid Start Technology Advanced Menu Enable disable Intel R Rapid Start Technology from this menu The rapid start hibernation mode can resume power within 7 to 9 seconds and can remember your computer s state with zero power Note that Intel R Rapid Start Technology is not supported in Windows 10 Intel R Rapid Storage Technology Advanced Menu Enable disable Intel R Rapid Storage Technology from this menu to provide high performance SATA RAID capabilities for Windows however note that this menu will only appear if you have set the SATA mode to RAID For instructions on setting set up your HDDs SSDs in a RAID see SATA RAID Setup Procedure Windows 8 1 on page 6 4 SATA Mode Advanced Menu You can configure SATA Serial ATA control to operate in AHCI Advanced Host Controller Interface or RAID Redundant Array of Independent disks modes from this menu The SATA Mode should be set BEFORE installing an operating sys tem and after you have backed up all necessary files and data see sidebar See Setting Up SATA RAID or AHCI Mode on page 6 2 for details Make sure you install the Intel Rapid Storage Technology application if you have set the SATA Mode to RAID or to AHCI IRST
47. amp Bluetooth Combo modules Q O o o Windows 10 Drivers amp Utilities E 19 Windows 10 Wireless LAN Module If you have included an Intel or 3rd Party WLAN module in your purchase option make sure that the module is on i e the system is not in Airplane Mode before installing the driver Make sure you install the drivers in the order indicated in Table E I on page E 16 Note that you need to install both the WLAN amp Bluetooth drivers for the WLAN amp Bluetooth Combo modules Wireless Device Operation Aboard Aircraft The use of any portable electronic transmission devices aboard aircraft is usually prohibited Make sure the module is either OFF or in Airplane mode if you are using the computer aboard aircraft Q O T o E 20 Wireless LAN Module 3rd Party WLAN Driver Installation Make sure the system is not in Airplane Mode and then insert the Device Drivers amp Utilities l QU Mr User s Manual disc into the DVD drive Click Option Drivers button Click 1 Install WLAN Driver Yes Click Next Click Finish to restart the computer Windows 10 The operating system is the default setting for Wireless LAN control in Windows 10 Click the Wireless icon fd in the notification area of the taskbar and double click an access point to connect to it or click it and click Connect Intel amp WLAN Driver Installation Make sure the system is not
48. and repair RAID volume data Verification will identify and repair data inconsistencies on the volume Intel amp Rapid Storage Technology 6 35 Modules Table 6 2 RAID Level Verification amp Repair Status Modules Figure 6 24 Intel Rapid Storage Technology Verify Verifying and Repairing RAID Volume Data 8 Runthe Intel amp Rapid Storage Technology application 9 Click to select the RAID in the pane on the right side of the window 10 Click Manage and click Advanced 11 Click Verify and click Verify button to begin the process in some cases you may be required to initialize a volume before verification r C kc er Cal E a D 3 Status ee Performance Preferences Help 1 Manage Volume Storage System View Name MyRAID Rename Statue Maormal Type RAID Q Data stripe size 16 KB C9 Supe 244 204 ME Advnncerl Wa cache bus 2 S abled Disable ta Cache mode e gt kbernal yv E 2 System volume nal empty port 2 Verification details enn Blacks with medi Veri mid xa ege de E i Ate dest erify and repair data inconsietenecies on the velume Physical sector size A d di Logical sector size 512 Bytes Lech Keep your data healthy by identifying and repairing data inconsistencies on your volume Mare help More help on this page 6 36 Intel amp Rapid Storage Technology 12 The completion percentage will be listed under Status verifyi
49. before installing your Windows 8 1 operating system and you will need to prepare the following in order to do so The Microsoft Windows 8 1 OS DVD An attached external DVD drive A hard disk installed in the Primary HDD bay and a second identical hard disk installed in the Secondary HDD bay OR Two Identical solid state drives The Device Drivers amp Utilities User s Manual disc Start up your notebook computer and press F2 to enter the BIOS Go to the Boot menu select UEFI Setting and press Enter see page 5 16 Set UEFI Boot to Enabled Press Esc to exit the menu and go to the Advanced menu Select SATA Mode see page 5 10 press Enter and select RAID Mode Press F4 and Yes to Save Changes and Reset After computer restarts press F2 to enter the BIOS again Go to Intel R Rapid Storage Technology Advanced menu and press Enter Qo DNO a IS 6 4 Setting Up SATA RAID or AHCI Mode Select Create RAID Volume and press Enter b Create RAID Volume You can now setup your RAID volume using any two installed disks Go to Name and press Enters Type a name of your choice for your RAID volume and press Enter Aptio Setup Utility Copyright C 2014 American Megatrends Inc Volumel Modules Figure 6 1 Create RAID Volume Advanced Intel R Rapid Storage Technology Figure 6 2 Name the RAID Volume Advanced In
50. does not open J Tit the wheel to scroll the following number of or close try using a slower setting characbers at a tinna Slow Fost 3 ChekLock Tum on ClickLock Enables you to highlight or drag without holding down the mouse button To set briefly press the mouse button To release click the mouse button again Figure 2 5 Mouse Properties Touchpad Configuration 2 9 Storage Devices Mouse amp Audio Gestures and Device Settings E The Synaptics Gestures Suite application allows you to use a specific gesture ac Show Video tion on the surface of the Touchpad to perform specific actions to manipulate doc You can get a clearer uments objects and applications view of the gestures in f volved by clicking the You can configure the settings from the Device Settings tab in Mouse Properties Show Video option for 1 Go to the Control Panel each gesture item 2 Click Mouse Hardware and Sound Select the gesture Pinch 3 Click Device Settings tab and click Settings 4 Opm E Unies Use the menu tree on the left to access the user configurable settings Fingers Down and Three Finger Flick in the Device Settings gt Set tings left tree menu and click the Show Video button to see the demon stration video Yas Synaptics TouchPad P Applicabon eghs ie Synaptics For more details on any of the gestures see the help in the lower part of the Disable e E Pa This Prop rina wind
51. ever make sure the Wireless LAN module is turned on and not in Airplane Mode before configuration begins Charms Bar 1 Goto the Charms Bar 2 Select Settings and then click the WiFi icon it should read Available under the icon and Airplane mode should be Off 3 A list of available access points will appear Networks I Airplane mode off Figure 6 15 Available 67 Brightness WiFi Settings Charms Bar amp Networks On m CPhone Notifications Power Keyboard a ROM13 ASUS RT66U 2 ul RD113 Wireless LAN Module 6 23 Modules 4 Double click an access point to connect to it or click it and click Connect 5 Enter a network security key password if required and click Next 6 You can choose to find other devices or not 7 When you are connected to the network access point it will display Connected Connected 8 Select any connected network and click Disconnect to disconnect from a connected access point Networks Networks Airplane mode Airplane mode Off Off Figure 6 16 Networks Connected Disconnect On aill Cham ull CPhone RD113 ASUS RT66U 2 s all RD113 9 You can click the Airplane Mode button to turn the mode including Bluetooth On or Off 10 Alternatively you can click the WiFi button to turn just the WiFi On or Off 6 24 Wireless LAN Module Modules Desktop Mode 1 SES Switch to the Windows Desktop click the app
52. external displays Multiple Display At least one other dis play must be attached in order to view multiple display selection op tions Figure C 5 Intel Iris TM Graphics Control Panel Display Settings pama Sg 344 T E mm cem mm H k Ls uni e 5 2 Intel Iris TM Graphics Control Panel C 9 Video Driver Controls E Multiple Display At least one other dis play must be attached in order to view multiple display selection op tions Figure C 6 Intel Iris TM Graphics Control Panel Display Settings Multiple Displays Click the Display menu at the top of the screen to display the sub menus The Mul tiple Displays menu allows you to configure the display mode of any attached dis plays see Attaching Other Displays on page C 21 Inte Iris Graphics Control Panel Display v Select Display Mode Select One or More Active Displays Digital Televimon BenQ GW2255 v Clone Displays iment cc Digital Television Bent GW225 5 Select Profile Current Settings C 10 Intel Iris TM Graphics Control Panel Video Driver Controls The Audio Settings sub menu if applicable allows you to configure the capability mode of any attached displays 1 e the attached display supports audio Enable Au dio Without Video to keep audio on when the display blanks out for power saving purposes Intel ris Graphics Control Panel Displ
53. free space on the C drive system partition In order to prevent system problems it is recommended that you move any large sized captured video file to a location other than the C drive PC Camera Module 6 19 Modules Wireless Device Operation Aboard Aircraft The use of any portable electronic transmission devices aboard aircraft is usually prohibited Make sure the WLAN amp Bluetooth module s are OFF if you are using the computer aboard aircraft by putting the system in to Airplane Mode see j Wireless LAN Module If you have included an Intel or 3rd Party 802 11b g n Combo module is on i e the system is not in Airplane Mode before installing the driver Make sure you install the drivers in the order indicated in Table 4 1 on page 4 4 Note that you need to install both the WLAN amp Bluetooth drivers for the WLAN amp Bluetooth Combo modules See the appropriate driver installation instructions on the page indicated below See 3rd Party 802 11b g n Driver Installation on page 6 21 See Intel WLAN Driver Installation on page 6 21 e See Qualcomm Atheros WLAN Combo Driver Installation on page 6 22 6 20 Wireless LAN Module Modules 3rd Party 802 11b g n Driver Installation 1 Make sure the system is not in Airplane Mode and then insert the Device Drivers amp Utilities User s Manual disc into an attached DVD drive Click Option Drivers button Click 1
54. ge Settin hdi ra Display GPU Activity Icon in Deen Area Figure C 26 Manage 3D settings This page PENE you to preview changes you Set PhysX Configuration settings far your hardware accelerated 3D app NVIDIA Control Panel View Performance Preview C 32 Customization Options Video Driver Controls Close the NVIDIA Control Panel Find the executable file icon of the application you want to run ZZ Right click the icon and select Run with graphics processor from the context i ee E iGPU or dGPU Select either High performance NVIDIA processor dGPU or Integrated Note the NVIDIA con graphics iGPU to run the program with the selected GPU trol panel refers to High performance Application Tools NVIDIA processor which is the discrete GPU and Integrated graphics which is the integrated GPU Home Share View Manage i T Ar ThisPC SYSTEM Li Lo Jr Favorites Name i i High performance NVIDIA processor EC Desktop dJ en us P Integrated graphics default 8 Downloads 4 Icons Pin to Taskbar Change default graphics processor 5 i FETTE Recent places Media Rend Send to SO ANI Fire F do Network Shi 36 AN File folder RR This PC J Skins W be au File folder e Desktop do Visualizatior Pop 36 AN File folder E Documents mpvis DLL Create shortcut 28 AIV Application extens Downloads IO setup wm y Delete B 6 AN Applicatio AM Music E wmlaunch yg Rename 08 Alv Applicatio 92 KB
55. it the computer could be badly dam aged Do not expose it to excessive Do not leave it in a place where Don t use or store the computer Do not place the computer on heat or direct sunlight foreign matter or moisture may in a humid environment any surface that will block the affect the system Vents Fan Intakes VII Preface 3 Avoid interference Keep the computer away from high capacity transformers electric motors and other strong magnetic fields These can hinder proper performance and damage your data 4 Follow the proper working procedures for the computer Shut the computer down properly and don t forget to save your work Remember to periodically save your data as data may be lost if the battery is depleted Do not turn off the power until Do not turn off any peripheral Do not disassemble the com Perform routine maintenance you properly shut down all pro devices when the computer is puter by yourself on your computer grams 5 Use only approved brands of Unplug the power cord before peripherals attaching peripheral devices Vill Preface Servicing Do not attempt to service the computer yourself Doing so may violate your warranty and may expose you and the computer to electric shock Refer all servicing to authorized service personnel Unplug the computer from the power supply Then refer servicing to qualified service personnel under any of the following conditions When the power cord or AC DC a
56. it out of your sight In some areas computer theft 1s very common Don t check it with normal luggage Baggage handlers may not be sufficiently careful Avoid knock ing the computer against hard objects Beware of Electromagnetic fields Devices such as metal detectors amp X ray machines can damage the com puter hard disk floppy disks and other media They may also destroy any stored data Pass your computer and disks around the devices Ask security officials to hand inspect them you may be asked to turn it on Note Some airports also scan luggage with these devices Fly safely Most airlines have regulations about the use of computers and other electronic devices in flight These restrictions are for your safety follow them If you stow the notebook in an overhead compartment make sure it s secure Contents may shift and or fall out when the compartment is opened Get power where you can If an electrical outlet is available use the AC DC adapter and keep your battery ies charged Keep it dry If you move quickly from a cold to a warm location water vapor can condense inside the computer Wait a few minutes before turning it on so that any moisture can evaporate XVI Preface Developing Good Work Habits Developing good work habits 1s important if you need to work in front of the computer for long periods of time Improper work habits can result in discomfort or serious injury from repetitive strain to your hands
57. may cause circuit damage which may possibly result in fire If you do not use the battery for an extended period then remove the battery from the computer for storage Recharge the batteries using the notebook s system Incorrect recharging may make the battery explode Do not try to repair a battery pack Refer any battery pack repair or replacement to your service representative or qual ified service personnel Keep children away from and promptly dispose of a damaged battery Always dispose of batteries carefully Batteries may explode or leak if exposed to fire or improperly handled or discarded Keep the battery away from metal appliances Affix tape to the battery contacts before disposing of the battery Do not touch the battery contacts with your hands or metal objects Preface Cleaning Do not apply cleaner directly to the computer use a soft clean cloth Do not use volatile petroleum distillates or abrasive cleaners on any part of the computer Cleaning Instructions For Computer Models Supplied with Light Blue Cleaning Cloth Some computer models in this series come supplied with a light blue cleaning cloth To clean the computer case with this cloth follow the instructions below Power off the computer and peripherals Disconnect the AC DC adapter from the computer Use a little water to dampen the cloth slightly Clean the computer case with the cloth Dry the computer with a dry cloth or allow it time to dry b
58. of the keyboard backlight LED ei TouchPad Camera Device Click either of these buttons to toggle the TouchPad or camera module s power status The icon will appear dimmed when it is off Note that the power status of the camera module is also effected by the Power Mode selected see Table B 1 on page B 3 Caps Lock Scroll Lock Number Lock Airplane Mode Click the button to toggle the appropriate lock mode and Airplane Mode Left Windows Key Gaming Click Disable to disable the Windows Key on the left side of the keyboard This may be useful if you are using the gaming keys W A S amp D and wish to avoid accidentally triggering menus with the Windows Key Headphone Gaming The headphones may be set for different effects using this menu Flexikey amp Gaming Click the button to access the Flexikey application af FLEXIKE YF Overview B 7 Control Center amp Flexikey Display Utility System Program for High Definition displays only The Display Utility icon B will only appear in the System Program menu if your display s resolution is QHD 2560 1440 or above The Display Utility allows you to adjust text size on the screen to make it easier to view The initial screen will display the default Express settings as indicated below YOU MUST SIGN OUT OF YOUR COMPUTER TO APPLY THESE CHANGES Figure B 3 Display Utility Express Settings Click Save to retain the setting
59. on the off board SATA Controller if applicable System Extended Memory Main Menu This item contains information on the system memory and is not user configurable The system will auto detect the amount of memory installed MB Series BIOS Revision KBC EC firmware Revision Mac Address Main Menu This item contains information on the BIOS version and the identifier address for the device on a network and is not user configurable Main Menu 5 7 BIOS Utilities Advanced Menu Aptio Setup Utility Copyright C 2014 American Megatrends Inc Figure 5 5 Advanced Menu P Advanced Chipset Control Advanced Chipset Control Advanced Menu The sub menu here allows you to change the device installed in the Combo Slot 5 8 Advanced Menu Combo Slot Advanced Menu Advanced Chipset Control Select which device is installed in the Combo slot from this menu option Select the appropriate device installed in the slot from the menu and then save the changed BIOS settings You will then need to shutdown the system and remove the AC DC adapter You should then plug the AC DC adapter back in again and restart the computer to have the system recognize the changes made Aptio Setup Utility Copyright C 2012 American Megatrends Inc Combo slot Storage device Combo slot storage device 3G device BIOS Utilities Figure 5 4 Advanced Chipset Control Advanced Menu Advanced Menu 5 9 BIOS
60. or use the Windows logo key EM D key combination Click the wireless icon Bill in the notification area of the taskbar A list of available access points will appear Double click an access point to connect to it or click it and click Connect Enter a network security key password if required and click Next You can choose to find other devices or not Select any connected network and click Disconnect to disconnect from a connected access point Mot connected fConnecN ons are available ah ETH d 1 lli 10 1 2013 Ge Network Airplane mode oft Figure 6 17 Windows Desktop Taskbar Notification Area WLAN Connection Networks Airplane mode On m CPhone d RD113 ASUS RT66U 2 all RD113 Wireless LAN Module 6 25 Modules Bluetooth amp WLAN Combo Module If your purchase option includes the Combination Wireless LAN amp Bluetooth module either Intel or 3rd Party then install the driver as instructed overleaf NN SE Wireless Device Operation Aboard Aircraft Make sure that the module is on i e the system is not in Airplane Mode before in CRECE EACLE stalling the driver electronic transmission devices aboard aircraft is usually prohibited Es De KSE Bluetooth Data Transfer are OFF if you are using the computer aboard aircraft by putting the system in to Airplane Mode see Note that the transfer of data between the computer and a Bluetooth enabled device is su
61. page 1 18 amp Figure 1 17 on page 1 27 Dimensions amp Weight Table 1 1 Model Differences 1 6 Model Differences Quick Start Guide Qu e Lt 17 3 43 94cm FHD 1920 1080 6 0mm 16 9 Backlit Panel Video Adapter NVIDIA GeForce GTX 970M NVIDIA GeForce GTX 980M NVIDIA GeForce GTX 965M Display Type See Storage on page A 3 for the details of storage options for each model 3G 4G Module Not Supported Subwoofer Speaker One Built In Subwoofer Speaker See Physical Dimensions amp Weight on page A 5 for the details of the dimensions and weight for each Dimensions amp Weight model and design Table 1 2 Model Differences Model Differences 1 7 Quick Start Guide Figure 1 2 LCD Panel Open Model A LCD Panel Open Model A 1 Built In PC Camera PC Camera LED Built In Array Microphone LCD Speakers Power Button Illuminated LED Keyboard TouchPad amp Buttons Fingerprint Reader Sensor Optional oo N LS o Qo Note that the Touchpad Clickpad and Buttons has a valid operational area indi cated within the dotted lines above 1 8 LCD Panel Open Model A LCD Panel Open Model A Designs IV amp V Quick Start Guide Figure 1 3 LCD Panel Open Model A Designs IV amp V 1 Built In PC Camera PC Camera LED Built In Array Microphone LCD Speakers Power Button Illuminated LED Keyboard TouchPad amp Buttons Fi
62. s for J y pp E violating the terms of your warranty upgrade as this may vio late the terms of your warranty NAP SE Bottom Cover Removal Warning If you need to replace remove the hard disk for any reason please con tact your distributor sup plier for further information 2 2 Hard Disk Drive Solid State Drive Storage Devices Mouse amp Audio Multi in 1 Card Reader The card reader allows you to use some of the latest digital storage cards Push the e card into the slot and it will appear as a removable device and can be accessed in Push Push Card the same way as your hard disk s Make sure you install the Card Reader driver Reader see Card Reader on page 4 7 The card reader fea MMC MultiMedia Card RSMMC predica s SD Secure Digital Mini SD SDHC SDXC tion mechanism Simply push the card to insert and eject it however Ms Duo cards require an adapter Note Some of these cards require PC adapters that are usually supplied with the cards Gereke A Inserting Cards into the Card Reader Note that the cards Figure 2 1 should be inserted Right Views with the readable side of the card fac 1 Card Reader ing upwards as il lustrated on the right Multi in 1 Card Reader 2 3 Storage Devices Mouse amp Audio Ti Volume Adjustment The sound volume level can be set using the vol ume control in the Set tings menu in the Charms Bar Figure 2 2
63. the TPM to encrypt data on the disk Access the Microsoft BitLocker Drive Encryption control panel applet from the Windows control panel System and Security 1 Click Turn on Bit Locker 2 Follow the on screen instructions to setup BitLocker and make sure you have a removable media e g a USB flash drive to store saved recovery keys etc x he gt Control Panel System and Security BitLocker Drive Encryption Control Panel Home See also Ee TPM Administration Ki Disk Management Privacy statement BitLocker Drive Encryption Help protect your files and folders from unauthorized access by protecting your drives with BitLocker Operating system drive C BitLocker off a 3 emm Fixed data drives DATA D BitLocker off Ee Turn on BitLocker Removable data drives BitLocker To Go RC FLASH F BitLocker off 9 Figure 6 55 BitLocker Drive Encryption EE H Ja V H a EE PIECE Trusted Platform Module 6 69 Modules Table 1 5 on page 1 17 3G 4G Module For Model A Computers Only If you have included an optional UMTS HSPA 4 based 3G Module Universal Mo bile Telecommunications System or High Speed Packet Access module or LTE Long Term Evolution 4G module see Communication on page D 4 for spec ification details in your purchase option you do not require a driver application i
64. the Windows logo key S D key combination Click the notification area of the taskbar click the Bluetooth icon and click Open Settings Click Options and make sure that Allow Bluetooth devices to find this computer check box Discovery has a check inside it Make sure that the Alert me when a new Bluetooth device wants to connect check box Connections has a check inside it if you want to be notified when a Bluetooth device wants to connect Options COM Forts Hardware Shared Discovery Allow Bluetooth devices to find this computer amp To protect your prvacy select this check box only when you want a Bluetooth device to find this com puter Notfications wi Alert me when a new Bluetooth device wants to connect Figure 6 2 I wi Show the Bluetooth icon in the notification area B uetooth Setti ngs Bluetooth amp WLAN Combo Module 6 31 Modules IRST and M 2 PCl e SSDs Note that Intel Rapid Storage Technology does not support M 2 SSDs with a PCl e In terface M 2 SSDs with a SATA Interface are supported Intel Rapid Storage Technology The Intel Rapid Storage Technology application provides high performance SATA and SATA RAID capabilities Install the Intel Rapid Storage Technology application after installing all necessary drivers in the correct order to support your RAID system or SATA drive if set up in AHCI mode in the BIOS see SATA Mode Advanced Menu on page 5 10
65. to Sleep when the lid is closed raising the lid will wake the system up button for longer than this will force the computer to shut down Configuring the Power Buttons 3 11 Power Management Power Conservation Modes Ze This system supports Energy Star power management features that place comput Power Conservation ers CPU hard drive etc into a low power sleep modes after a designated period Modes of inactivity Adjust Power Conservation Modes from the Control Center The Energy Star setting will result in maximum power saving but with the possible loss of some performance 1 Press the Fn Esc key combination to toggle the Control Center on off 2 Click either the Performance Balanced or Energy Star button Setting the mode to Bal ance will give power saving matched with performance eT mg 11 8 d uns In iM PROGRAM Performance will give optimum computer per formance but with less power conservation Fa KA FAM DEED Note that the Energy Star setting will put the display into sleep after 4 s jh ER no more than 15 min ii utes of user inactivity Te Em BLEEF MIT HR Figure 3 7 Control Center 3 12 Configuring the Power Buttons Power Management Ctrl Alt Delete Key Combination You can use the CTRL ALT DEL key combination from almost any of the Win dows 8 interfaces Apps to bring up a full screen displaying Lock Switch User Log off Cha
66. 1 Speaker It is recommended that through headphones you set the Speaker Configuration to Stereo not to 5 Speaker when listening through headphones in order to maximize audio quality See Audio Features on page 2 4 The Sound Blaster audio controls don t Note that Sound Blaster Audio will be disabled when you are connecting to an work when the system is connected to an external display through an HDMI or Mini Display port connection See Sound external display through an HDMI Mini Blaster Audio amp HDMI on page C 29 Display cable The fingerprint reader has problems When fingers are wet or sweaty the software application may have difficulty scanning fingers reading a scanned finger Make sure your fingers are clean and dry when attempting to scan them across the sensor for detection 7 12 Problems and Possible Solutions Troubleshooting have used Update Driver in Device t is very important that the drivers are installed in the order indicated in Chapter Manager Unknown device gt Other 4 which is the numbered installation order on the Device Drivers amp Utilities Devices to try and install the Airplane User s Manual disc This issue can occur when drivers are manually installed Mode driver Windows encountered a and not in the correct order problem in attempting to update the driver and a yellow exclamation mark appears in Device Manager against the Unknown device If you have attempte
67. 10 Drivers amp Utilities Driver Installation Procedure Insert the Device Drivers amp Utilities User s Manual disc and click Install Drivers button Chipset 1 Click 1 Install Chipset Driver gt Yes 2 Click Next gt Accept gt Install 3 Click Finish Video VGA 1 Click Z Install VGA Driver gt Yes 2 Click Next gt Yes gt Next gt Next 3 Click Finish to restart the computer NVIDIA Video VGA 1 Click 3 Install NVIDIA VGA Driver gt Yes 2 Click AGREE AND CONTINUE button to accept the terms of the license agreement 3 Click Next 4 Click the Close to complete the installation Windows 10 Note After installing the video driver go to the Dis play Display Settings control panel to adjust the vid eo settings to the highest resolution LAN Note If the computer enters a deep sleep mode during installation you will be prompted to plug in a network cable and click OK to continue installation If a net work cable is not available restart the system and re install the LAN driver 1 Click 4 Install LAN Driver gt Yes 2 Click Next gt Install 3 Click Finish Card Reader 1 Click 5 Install Cardreader Driver gt Yes 2 Click Finish Windows 10 Drivers amp Utilities E 17 Q O T o Windows 10 Touchpad 2 Click Next Install 1 Click 6 Install Touchpad Driver gt Yes 3 Click Finish to restart the computer 2 Click Next 3 Click the butt
68. 13 Control Center amp Flexikey Keyboard Settings The keyboard settings allow you to configure actions for any single key or a combination of keys Click the key and then select the Action Type Express Key Launch App Express Text or Disable from the menu at the bottom of the page You can rename the action by clicking in the Name box and click in Tool Tips to type in a note to remind you of the action s function Figure B 10 Key Configuration B 14 Flexikey Application Control Center amp Flexikey Mouse Settings When an external mouse is attached the mouse settings allow you to configure actions for the left Q right o9 and middle buttons of the attached mouse and also for any backward OH and forward O buttons 1f appli cable on a gaming type mouse Click the button number and then select the Action Type Express Key Launch App Express Text or Disable from the menu at the bottom of the page You can rename the action by clicking in the Name box and click in Tool Tips to type in a note to remind you of the action s function DELAY TIHE LMS TOOL TIPS ACTION TYPE lM EXPRESS KEY EE RESET Figure B 11 Mouse Configuration Flexikey Application B 15 Control Center amp Flexikey Keyboard Settings Express Key To configure a single key to send multiple key combinations or to create more useful shortcut keys use Express Key 1 Enable and select the keyboa
69. 2 Overview Quick Start Guide oy Not Included Operating Systems e g Windows 8 1 and applications e g word processing spreadsheet and database pro grams have their own manuals so please consult the appropriate manuals Es Drivers If you are installing new system software or are re configuring your computer for a different system you will need to install the appropriate drivers Drivers are programs which act as an interface between the computer and a hardware component e g a wireless network module It is very important that you install the drivers in the order listed in Table 4 1 on page 4 4 You will be unable to use most advanced controls until the necessary drivers and utilities are properly installed If your system hasn t been properly configured your service representative may have already done that for you referto Drivers amp Utilities on page 4 1 for installation instructions Ports and Jacks See Ports and Jacks on page A 2for a description of the interface ports amp jacks which allow your computer to com municate with external devices connect to the internet etc pII o r 5 A w JAMa DP J Overview 1 3 Quick Start Guide System Software Your computer may already come with system software pre installed Where this is not the case or wh
70. 2M at the bottom right of the menu which you can click to allow you to access the second page of the menu containing the Time Zone item Figure B 2 Control Center Menus B 4 Overview Control Center amp Flexikey Power Status System Program The Power Status icon will show whether you are currently powered by the battery or by the AC DC adapter plugged in to a working power outlet The power status bar will show the current battery charge state Brightness System Program The Brightness icon will show the current screen brightness level You can use the slider to adjust the screen brightness or the Fn F8 F9 key combinations or use the Fn F2 key combination to turn off the LED backlight press any key to turn it on again Volume System Program a The Volume icon will show the current volume level You can use the slider to adjust the Volume or the Fn F5 F6 key combinations or use the Fn F3 key combination to mute the volume Fan Speed System Program CREE E You can set the fan speed to Maximum full power Automatic or Custom from this menu item The fan speed will adjust itself automatically to control the heat of the CPU However you can adjust the setting to maximum if you prefer Select Custom and click on the sliders to adjust the settings to your preference however these set tings can be overridden by the system as a safety precaution if it requires heavier use of the fan A Custom S
71. 3 2kg Barebone System with 60WH Battery Specifications D 5 Specifications Windows 10 Appendix E Windows 10 Overview This Appendix contains information including control panel information driver installation etc for users of the Windows 10 OS You can refer to the main manual for details of audio amp video information BIOS modules etc However drivers information specific to Windows 10 will be included in this Appendix as well as details on how to navigate the Windows 10 user interface to access the applications control panels taskbar etc Note that Windows 10 will be subject to constant updates and revisions and some of the screens pictured throughout this chapter may change over the course of time and appear differently from those illustrated Pd Windows 10 OS In order to run Windows 10 64 bit your computer requires a minimum 2GB of system memory RAM Q O T o Overview E 1 Windows 10 Windows 10 Start Menu Most of the apps control panels utilities and programs within Windows 10 can be accessed from the Start Menu by clicking the icon 8M in the taskbar in the lower left corner of the screen or by pressing the Windows Logo Key on the keyboard Q RD1A1 Life at a glance Play and Explore Get Started Maps Calculator AT Alarms amp Clock Money om L Snipping Tool g E Y Wea ther OneNote File Explorer 03 Settings 9 Power All apps
72. 3 Cache 22nm 22 Nanometer DDR3L 1600MHz TDP 47W Intel Core i7 4720HQ 2 60GHz Processor Mobile Intel HM87 Express Chipset Microsoft Hybrid Graphics GPU Switchable between iGPU amp dGPU For Model A Designs amp V and Model For Model A Designs I Il amp V B Design 15 6 39 62cm QFHD 3840 2160 NVIDIA GeForce GTX 970M PCle 16 WQHD 2880 1620 FHD 1920 3GB GDDR5 Video RAM 1080 3 5mm 16 9 Backlit Panel Microsoft DirectX amp 12 compatible For Model A Designs lll amp IV NVIDIA PhysX M 15 6 39 62cm QFHD 3840 2160 GeForce CUDA Technology FHD 1920 1080 3 5mm 16 9 Backlit DEER gn Il Panel ee NVIDIAG GeForce GTX 980M PCle 16 For All Model B Desians 4GB GDDR5 Video RAM 17 3 43 94cm FHD 1920 1080 Microsoft DirectX amp 12 compatible 6 0mm 16 9 Backlit Panel NVIDIA PhysX GeForce CUDA Technology 6M L3 Cache 22nm 22 Nanometer DDR3L 1600MHz TDP 47W For Model A Designs l Il amp V and Model B Designs amp Il Intel Core i7 4980HQ 2 60GHz Processor 6M L3 Cache 22nm 22 Nanometer DDR3L 1600MHz TDP 47W Intel Core i7 4770HQ 2 10GHz Processor 6M L3 Cache 22nm 22 Nanometer DDR3L 1600MHz TDP 47W Dual Channel DDR3L For Model A Designs Ill amp IV and Model B Design lll Four 204 Pin SO DIMM Sockets NVIDIAG GeForce GTX 965M PCle 16 Supporting DDR3L 1600 MHz Memory 2GB GDDR5 Video RAM Modules real operational frequency dep
73. 4 Q O T o Figure E 14 Accounts Sign in options Add Fingerprint Fingerprint Reader Module E 29 Windows 10 PC Camera Use the Fn F10 key combination or Control Center button to toggle power to the PC Camera module When the PC Camera is in use the LED indicator to the left of the camera will be illuminated in red Note that you need to use the Camera app in Windows to take pictures and capture video 1 Make sure the PC Camera is turned on by using the Fn F10 key combination or Control Center button 2 Run the Camera app from the Start menu by clicking on the Camera app icon you can type camera into the search box to find the Camera app if it is not pinned to the Start menu Click to select either photo lis or video mas modes Click the photo icon to take a picture and the camera icon will briefly turn yellow as the picture is taken Click on the video icon ills to start video capture if video capture begins a timer will appear at the bottom of the screen and the icon will turn yellow 6 Tostop video capture click the video icon again 7 Captured photos and videos will be saved to a Camera Roll folder within the Pictures Videos folder in This PC and to the Photos app stored in the Start menu type Photos into the search box if you cannot find the app oe Q O T o E 30 PC Camera Windows 10 Trusted Platform Module Optional The
74. 5 6 Boot Menu Boot Menu Aptio Setup Utility Copyright C 2014 American Megatrends Inc Boot Boot Option 1 Windows Boot Manager When you turn the computer on it will look for an operating system e g Windows 7 from the devices listed in this menu and in this priority order If it cannot find the operating system on that device it will try to load it from the next device in the order specified in the Boot Option Priorities 5 16 Boot Menu BIOS Ultilities Boot Option Priorities Boot Menu Press Enter to select the Boot Option and use the arrow keys to select any device in order to move its boot priority up and down the list the selected device will be highlighted in white UEFI Boot Boot Menu Enable disable UEFI Boot from this menu The Unified Extensible Firmware Inter face UEFI specification provides a clean interface between operating systems and platform firmware at boot time In contrast to BIOS UEFI defines a set of standard boot and runtime services The Network Stack item will be enabled as an option un der UEFI Boot Launch CSM Boot Menu Launching CSM allows for traditional operating systems which do not support UE FI to load Do not Enable this item for Windows 8 1 operating systems When Secure Boot Secure Boot Control Security Menu on page 5 14 is Enabled this item will not be selectable Boot Menu 5 17 BIOS Utilities Figure 5 9 Exit Menu Exit Menu A
75. 8 19 Q Sune Ove i B Cae Qm ce So Crease kri IIO S venIL erase aite mut 5 e e emerc osttery e Au demain Contour ation Accelerated device SATA dak on Comteatier D Bert S aser Daezg etiniai CF ros must frst Saale kr n oger ts accelerate a derent ax OF vont Acceleration mode Perances Changs macs Ze MA Figure 6 29 Soss Intel Rapid es Storage Technology Performance Smart Response Technology Intel amp Rapid Storage Technology 6 41 Modules Intel amp Rapid Start Technology Driver Intel R Rapid Start Technology can resume power from Hibernation within 7 to 9 seconds and can remember your computer s previous state with zero power System Requirements to support Intel amp Rapid Start Technology e Rapid Start Technology should be enabled in the BIOS see Advanced Chip set Control Advanced Menu on page 5 8 ntel Rapid Storage Technology software installed s A Solid State Drive SSD with a minimum capacity of 18 6GB e The Solid State Drive not the HDD must be configured as outlined on the fol lowing pages to support Rapid Start Technology The Windows operating system must be installed on the system hard disk drive and not on the Solid State Drive SSD See overleaf for instructions on enabling Intel Rapid Start Technology 6 42 Intel amp Rapid Start Technology Driver Modules Intel amp Rapid Start Technology Configuration 1 Enable disable Intel
76. A 1 LED Power Indica tors Vent Fan Intake DC In Jack Combined eSATA USB 3 0 Port mis Design IV amp WE V O O 1 18 Front amp Rear Views Model A Quick Start Guide oy Front amp Rear Views Model B Figure 1 9 Front amp Rear Views al RS Model B 1 LED Power Indica tors Vent Fan Intake DC In Jack Combined eSATA USB 3 0 Port ON Front amp Rear Views Model B 1 19 Quick Start Guide Figure 1 10 Right View Model A S PDIF Out Jack Microphone Jack Headphone Jack Multi in 1 Card Reader 5 SIM Card Reader for 3G 4G USIM Cards see over 2 USB 3 0 Ports RJ 45 LAN Jack 8 Security Lock Slot QUID Dec Qum Right View Model 5 DE gt gt Multi in 1 Card Reader The card reader allows you to use the most popular digital storage card formats MMC MultiMedia Card RSMMC SD Secure Digital Mini SD SDHC SDXC 1 20 Right View Model A Quick Start Guide e 3G 4G Module USIM Card Installation For Model A Computers Only Insert the USIM card as illustrated below pay careful attention to the orientation of the card as the gold contact side of the card should face upwards until it clicks fully into position To eject the card simply press it until 1t ejects but do not attempt to eject the card while connected to a 3G 4G network see below Figure 1 11 USIM Card Insertion e Q J
77. B 1 11 E Quick Start Guide Pd Other Keyboards If your keyboard is dam aged or you just want to make a change you can use any standard USB keyboard The system will detect and enable it auto matically However spe cial functions hot keys unique to the system s regular keyboard may not work Scr Lk Hold down the Fn Key and Scr Lk to enable scroll lock number lock and check the LED indi cator for status Illuminated LED Keyboard The illuminated keyboard has an embedded numerical keypad for easy numeric data input and features function keys to allow you to change operational features instant ly See Table I 5 on page I 17 for full function key combination details End Polip PgD i t FRNTK j f 7 g 1 i D f Num Lk Key sot Paue d a a Ir i T Numerical 1 ds Game Control Keys fe in Menu Application Key 4 Keypad miele Windows Eom Key lu er i V a R I Figure 1 5 Muminated LED Keyboard A Special Characters Some software applications allow the number keys to be used with Alt to produce special characters These special characters can only be produced by using the numeric keypad Regular number keys in the upper row of the keyboard will not work Make sure that NumLk is on 1 12 Illuminated LED Keyboard Quick Start Guide oy Control Center When in the Windows Desktop application not in
78. Bicep sl 7 Define Power ps When i close the lid Buttons Shutdown Paisani picked on soaks Sleep v Sleep v S tti Require at j mended e l n gs When your computer wakes from sleep no one can access your data without entering the correct password to unlock the computer Create or chan e your user accoun Don t require a password When your combos Scan access your data because the computer isn t Shutdown settings v Turn on fast startup recommended This helps start your PC faster after shutdown Restart isn t affected Learn More v Sleep Show in Power menu Hibernate Show in Power menu v Lock Show in account picture menu 3 10 Configuring the Power Buttons Power Management Resuming Operation You can resume operation from power saving states by pressing the power button or in some cases pressing the sleep button Fn F12 key combo EE a Table 3 1 Power Off Press the Power Button Resuming Press the Power Button Operation Sleep Blinking Green Press the Sleep Button Fn F12 Key Combo Off battery Hibernate Press the Power Button Orange AC DC adapter Display Turned Off Press a Key or Move the Mouse Touchpad Power Button Closing the Lid When the computer is on you can use the power button as a Sleep Hibernate Shut Down hot key button when it is pressed for less than 4 seconds pressing and holding the power If you have chosen to send the computer
79. Camera app from the Start screen by clicking on the Camera app icon 2 The camera interface will display two buttons on the right side of the screen Figure 6 7 Camera App Buttons i Exposure Use the slider to adjust the Exposure level 3 The upper button is used to record video and the lower button ey is used to take still pictures 4 Right click on the screen to bring up menu buttons at the bottom of the screen 5 These buttons enable you to access the camera roll where captured pictures and video are displayed set the timer the time period before capture begins 3 seconds 10 seconds or Off and set the exposure level using the slider to obtain the best results Figure 6 6 Camera Options Camera roll PC Camera Module 6 13 Modules Camera Options The Camera Options settings may be accessed as follows 1 Run the Camera app from the Start screen by clicking on the Camera app icon 2 While the camera app is running access the Charms Bar e g click Use the Windows logo key S C key combination 3 Click Settings and then click Options 4 You can adjust the Photo Aspect Ratio select the Microphone Hide Show grid lines and turn Location Info on or off from the Options panel Options Settings Photo aspect ratio 69 wv Figure 6 9 Camera Options Video quality 1080p w Grid lines Hide B Flicker SOHz wv Location info On po 6 14 PC Camer
80. Combo Module If your purchase option includes the Combination Wireless LAN A Bluetooth module either Intel or 3rd Party then install the driver as instructed overleaf two drivers are provided for the 3rd party WLAN module and one for the Intel WLAN module Make sure you install the drivers in the order indicated in Table E 1 on page E 16 Make sure that the module is on i e the system is not in Airplane Mode before installing the driver Pd Bluetooth Data Transfer Note that the transfer of data between the computer and a Bluetooth enabled device is supported in one direction only simultaneous data transfer is not supported Therefore if you are copying a file from your computer to a Bluetooth enabled device you will not be able to copy a file from the Bluetooth enabled device to your computer until the file transfer process from the computer has been completed bend zs Wireless Device Operation Aboard Aircraft The use of any portable electronic transmission devices aboard aircraft is usually prohibit ed Make sure the module is either OFF or in Airplane mode if you are using the computer aboard aircraft Q O o o Bluetooth amp WLAN Combo Module E 23 Q O T o Windows 10 3rd Party Bluetooth Combo Driver Installation l Rr 2d add Make sure the system is not in Airplane Mode and then insert the Device Drivers amp Utilities User s Manual disc into the DV
81. Control Panel You can also use keyboard shortcuts to access the Control Panel Press the Windows logo key S and X to bring up the context menu and then press P to bring up the Control Panel Alternatively press the Windows logo key SR and R to bring up the Run dialog box and then type Control Panel and press Enter to access the Control Panel 1 30 Windows 8 1 Control Panel Quick Start Guide Right click the Start button in the Desktop app or use the Windows Logo Key gm X key combination to bring up an advanced context menu of useful features LP such as Control Panel Programs and Features Power Options Task Manager Display Most Search File Explorer Command Prompt Device Manager and Network Connec Recently Used tions etc Apps D DEES ER If you are in the Start kamen Mobility Center screen Desktop or an Power Options Event Viewer System app you can move your mouse to the upper left corner of the screen to Device Manager get back to the most re cently used app Network Connections Disk Management Computer Management To view all the most re cently used Apps hover over the top left of the screen and then move the mouse down along the left side of the screen to display the list Brea sm ac Features Mobi L ener Power Optrens Event Viewer Command Prompt Command Prompt Admin System Task Manager Device Manager Mebwork Connections Control Panel Duk Management File Exph
82. D drive Click Option Drivers button Click 2 Install Combo BT Driver gt Yes Click Next Click Finish to restart the computer See Bluetooth Configuration on page E 25 for instructions on configuring Bluetooth connections Intel Bluetooth Combo Driver Installation l E GE eg Make sure the system is not in Airplane Mode and then insert the Device Drivers amp Utilities User s Manual disc into the DVD drive Click Option Drivers button Click 2 Install Combo BT Driver gt Yes Click Next Click in the check box to accept the license and click Next Select the setup type Typical is recommended and click Install Click Finish See Bluetooth Configuration on page E 25 for instructions on configuring Bluetooth connections 24 Bluetooth amp WLAN Combo Module Windows 10 Qualcomm Atheros Bluetooth Combo Driver Installation l Ge ee Make sure the system is not in Airplane Mode and then insert the Device Drivers amp Utilities User s Manual disc into the DVD drive Click Option Drivers button Click 2 Install Combo BT Driver gt Yes Click Next Next Click Install Click Finish Click Yes to restart the computer See below for instructions on configuring Bluetooth connections Bluetooth Configuration QD I Tt Click the Settings item in the Start Menu and then click Devices Click Bluetooth and make sure Bluetooth is On and a list of discovered devices will appear
83. EBD AID S RH Kn a Figure 6 37 Location Path PCI ROOTC gt PCI 1 PR gt HRAID lt PART E2LaB gt N SECHER No State No d Diskpart Select Volume rashdump Disk lustered Disk No Volume HH Ltr Label Volume 4 F Partition Healthy d pe Volume 5 RAL Partition 4897 MB Healthy DISKPART gt select volume 4 Intel Rapid Start Technology Driver 6 47 Modules 16 Type the following depending on the format of the SSD For MBR formatted SSDs set id 84 override the id must be set to 84 For GPT formatted SSDs set idZD3BFE2DE 3DAF 11DF BA40 E3A556D89593 Es Administrator C Windowsksystem32 C MD exe DISKPART tatus Online Path H Target 2 UN ID H ocation Path PCI ROOT CH gt HPCI 1 P82 HRA I DCPBHTBZLUB Current Read only State Ho Figure 6 38 Hihernation File Disk No Diskpart Set id rashdump Disk Mo Clustered Disk Wo Volume HEH Ltr Label Volume 4 F Hew Uo lume MTFS Partition 16 GB ec UYolume 5 RAW Partition 4897 MB DISKPART gt select volume 4 Wolume is the selected volume ISKPART gt set id 84 override Status Healthy Healthy 17 The message DiskPart successfully set the partition ID will appear 18 Close the CMD window 6 48 Intel Rapid Start Technology Driver 19 Go the Windows control panel and double click Administrative Tools System and Security Computer Management Storage Disk Mana
84. IDIA Control Panel NVIDIA Control Panel More advanced video configuration options are provided in the NVIDIA Control Panel tab 1 Goto the Control Panel 2 Double click NVIDIA Control Panel click to view the control panel in either Large icons or Small icons if you are in Category view T EZ Control Panel All Control Panel Items Adjust your computer s settings View by Largeicons v Indexing Options xd Intel R HD Graphics Internet Options a Keyboard Language H Location Settings Network and Sharing Mouse Notification Area Icons NVIDIA Control Panel Personalization SE Phone and Mo Power Options 1 i Programs and Features Recovery Region C 30 NVIDIA Control Panel Video Driver Controls The NVIDIA Control Panel provides additional video configuration controls and tools which allow quick access to features such as image settings 3D Settings and Z video configuration Navigating the Control Panel File Edit Desktop 3D Settings Help G Back O 6 I X Adi t lage Settings with Preview ag Navigate through the control panels in much the same way as you would a web page Restore Defaults This Bo om yeu bo previa hips jon yeu malos b the e mage nd rende ing settings These will ba your defauh settings for your hagdware accelerated 3D applications that utilize Dinect3D or OpenGL Jr UE ct 3D settings Set Pint Configuration Click on the sub head
85. IRECTION Bass Management SUBWOOFER GAIN Sound Blaster X Fi3 Advanced Settings et Oe CROSSOVER FREQUENCY Sound Blaster Audio 6 59 Modules Fingerprint Reader Module EN EE The fingerprint reader module provides a high level of security for your computer je SE Saving Make sure you have administrator s rights to your computer and have a Windows States password enabled for full security protection MN d E Imus There are two different fingerprint modules supplied with this model Install the power saving state e g driver from the Device Drivers amp Utilities User s Manual disc by following KOUER SCH the appropriate instructions on the page overleaf should keep your finger Cleo ul The fingerprint reader module uses the Sign in options configuration of the Win yin dows Account Allow the system to fully resume before swiping your finger across the sensor 6 60 Fingerprint Reader Module Modules Fingerprint Reader Driver Installation 1 Insert the Device Drivers amp Utilities User s Manual disc into an attached DVD drive Click Option Drivers Click 6 Install Fingerprint Driver gt Yes Click Next Install Click Finish to complete the installation The fingerprint reader module uses the Sign in options configuration of the Windows Account see overleaf Ri 2d od d EENE R ECC I HB Hur cU A A
86. Ki Pictures ic wmpconfig 24 AN Applicatio 101 KB e E P rti e e _B Videos Ir wmplayer Ran 4 Alv Applicatio 65K 1 Figure C 27 Z SYSTEM C 2 WMPMediaSharing dll 8 22 2013 3 33 AN Application extens cx DATA E P 7 wmpnetwk 8 22 2013 3 10 AIV Application Context Menu with w RC FLASH F lih wmpnscfg BEE Appius ee Run with graphics wmpnssci dll 8 22 2013 3 21 AN Application extens 558 KB ET Network amp WMPNSSUI dil E Ex des Mem AN Application extens 19 KB processor Ce wmprph 8 22 2013 4 01 AN Applicatio 74 KB i wmpshare 8 22 2013 4 20 Alv Applicatio 102 KB KO WMPSideShowGadget 3 4 01 Applic 161 KB Right click the application executable file 19 items 1 item selected 165 KB Customization Options C 33 Video Driver Controls Es Customization Options Although hybrid tech nology is completely seamless to the user there are customiza tion options within the control panel see page C 32 Figure C 28 Global Settings Global Settings Global settings allows you to set the preferred graphics processor for overall use Ideally this would be the 1GPU for battery life but this can be set to the dGPU if pre ferred 1 Goto the NVIDIA Control Panel 2 Click Manage 3D Settings 3D Settings and select Global Settings tab 3 Select either Integrated graphics iGPU or High performance NVIDIA Processor dGPU from the drop down menu 4 Click the Setting menu item
87. ONSERVATION F4 SLEEP BUTTON Figure B 5 Time Zone if Display Utility is Included B 10 Overview Control Center amp Flexikey Flexikey amp Application Click the button in the Control Center or the click the icon H EI in the notification area of the taskbar to access the Flexikey application Profiles The menus on the left side of the application relate to Profiles You can Add or Delete Profiles you can main tain 12 active Profiles Export and Import profiles from the menus If you double click on a Profile you can change the Profile Name and change an Image file images created using PNG files PROFILE 1 Figure B 6 Flexikey Profiles Flexikey amp Application B 11 Control Center amp Flexikey Flexikey amp Application Features EXPRESS KEY This feature allows you to configure a single key to send multiple key combinations or to create more useful shortcut keys This is useful in gaming or when using applications which have a complex set of keyboard shortcuts LAUNCH APP This simply assigns single keys to launch any program s or application s executable file EXPRESS TEXT With this you can assign single keys to send commonly used strings of text DISABLE Use this function to disable any keyboard keys STATISTICS Use this to quickly record keys in use in any application and to disable unused keys Keyboard and Mouse Settings Click Enable to create sett
88. PM or Reset TPM Lockout 7 A wizard will help take you through any setup steps Trusted Platform Module E 31 Q O T o Windows 10 3G 4G Module For Model A Computers Only If you have included an optional UMTS HSPA 4 based 3G Module Universal Mobile Telecommunications System or High Speed Packet Access module or LTE Long Term Evolution 4G module see Communica tion on page D 4 for specification details in your purchase option you do not require a driver application installation for Windows 10 See 3G 4G Module USIM Card Installation on page 6 71 for instructions on installing the USIM card which will be provided by your service provider See overleaf for connection infor mation Q O T o E 32 3G 4G Module Windows 10 3G 4G Configuration in Windows 10 You can configure a 3G 4G connection as below however make sure the system is not in Airplane Mode before configuration begins Click the Settings item in the Start Menu and then click Network and Internet Click Cellular a list of available access points will appear Click the access point and click Connect The system will connect to your network Connected will appear under the connection You can then access the internet download e mail etc as per any internet connection To disconnect you can select the connection and click Disconnect You need to use Airplane Mode aboard aircraft You can also click the Wi
89. Shut down states in Win dows Power Saving States 3 7 Power Management Figure 5 4 Power Menu Hibernate Hibernate uses the least amount of power of all the power saving states and saves all of your information on a part of the hard disk before it turns the system off If a power failure occurs the system can restore your work from the hard disk if a power failure occurs when work is saved only to memory then the work will be lost Hi bernate will also return you to where you last left off within seconds You should put your mobile PC into Hibernate if you will not use the computer for a period of time and will not have the chance to charge the battery To add Hibernate to the Power Menu see Adding Hibernate Sleep to the Power Menu on page 3 10 Shut down You should Shut down the computer if you plan to install new hardware don t for get to remove the battery and follow all the safety instructions in Chapter 6 plan to be away from the computer for several days or you do not need it to wake up and run a scheduled task Returning to full operation from Shut down takes longer than from Sleep or Hibernate Disk Management Sleep Computer Management Command Prompt Hibernate Command Prompt Admin Task Manager Control Panel 0 1 Shut down TX su File Explorer Sign out Unavailabh Restart Jnavailable Search Shut down Sleep Run Shut down Restart Shut down or sign out d Restar
90. Stripe 238 5GB Normal Figure 6 4 Created RAID Information Advanced gt Intel R Rapid Storage Technology Setting Up SATA RAID or AHCI Mode 6 7 Modules 22 Press Esc to exit the menu 23 Press F4 and Yes to Save Changes and Reset however ensure that the condition in the bulleted point below is met before doing so Make sure the Windows 8 1 OS DVD is in the attached DVD drive and as the computer starts up it will automatically boot from the Windows 8 1 OS DVD you will be prompted to press a key to boot from the DVD 24 Press F7 as the computer starts up to bring up the boot device menu 25 Select the DVD drive containing the Windows 8 1 OS DVD and press Enter 26 Press a key at system startup to begin installing Windows from your Microsoft Windows 8 1 disc 27 Click Next gt Install Now to continue installing the operating system as normal see your Windows documentation if you need help on installing the Windows OS 28 Follow the on screen instructions to install the Windows 8 1 operating system 29 Install the Windows drivers from the Device Drivers amp Utilities User s Manual disc as per Table 4 1 on page 4 4 make sure you install the Intel Rapid Storage Technology driver see overleaf 30 Run the Intel amp Rapid Storage Technology application to manage your RAID volume as instructed in Intel Rapid Storage Technology for RAID Systems on page 6 33
91. T o Windows 10 Power Options Power Options Hardware and Sound can be accessed from the Control Panel The Power button item in Start Menu or the context menu may be used to Shut down or Restart you can also add Hibernate Sleep to the menu see page E 13 To fully control all the power options including Hibernate mode go to the Power Options control panel and configure the power button sleep button and lid to perform the function selected Using the Power Button 1 Goto the Start Menu 2 Click the Power button 8 3 Select the power state required from the menu Second New York prison worker charged m breakout police ime m Hibernate Ki fe E Shut down n TE Restart Figure E 11 Shut Down Restart E 12 Power Options Windows 10 You can also use the context menu right click the Start Menu S icon or press the Windows logo S X key combination to Sign out Sleep Hibernate Shut down and Restart Programs and Features Mobility Center ZZ Power Options DEEN Adding Hibernate Sleep to the Power Men System es Goto the Power Options Hardware and Sound Network Connections control panel Disk Management Click Choose what the power buttons do TEE Click Change settings that are currently unavailable V Change settings that are currently unavailable Click to put a check in the Hibernate Sleep box under Shutdown settings Click Save Changes and close the control pan
92. TPM security chip allows you to create and manage digital certificates for user and platform authentica tion This type of security is usually administered within large enterprises and organizations and therefore re quires implementation by a system administrator before users can access security features Make sure you have administrator s rights to your computer and have a Windows password enabled for full se curity protection In addition Make sure you prepare a removable media e g a USB flash drive to store passwords etc before beginning the TPM initialization process Before setting up the TPM functions you must enable and initialize the security platform see Enabling amp Managing TPM on page 6 65 TPM Management in Windows 1 Goto the Control Panel 2 Click BitLocker Drive Encryption System and Security 3 Click TPM Administration 4 The TPM Management window allows you to configure the TPM within Windows As TPM is usually administered within large enterprises and organizations your system administrator will need to assist you in managing the information here 5 Click Prepare the TPM and follow the instructions in the Wizard to prepare the TPM this will probably require a restart of the computer and confirmation of the setting changes after restart by pressing the appropriate F key 6 After the restart the TPM will be prepared and you can then use the Actions menu to Turn TPM off Change Owner Password Clear T
93. Touchpad and Buttons Mouse Storage Devices Mouse amp Audio Touchpad Configuration Once you have installed the TouchPad driver see Touchpad on page 4 8 you can configure the functions from the Mouse control panel in Windows or by double clicking the TouchPad driver icon E in the notification area of the taskbar in the This e n se S ries may feature different Desktop app You may then configure the TouchPad tapping buttons scrolling Ee pointer motion and sensitivity options to your preferences You will find further in formation at www synaptics com These TouchPads may differ in their vertical scrolling function in most scrollable windows E TouchPad Scrolling louse Froperhe Buttons Pointers Pointer Options Wheel Hardware Dr Settings Buttons Pointers Poinigr Options Wheel Hardware B Device Satlings Button configurabon Vertical Scrollimg Some TouchPads require sliding the finger up and down on the right of the TouchPad to scroll the window Other versions require tapping holding down the finger at the top right or bottom right of the TouchPad to scroll the window Devices CR Roll the wheel one notch to sorot e Right handed g C Left handed J Left Right A The following pimbi of lines ad Tim Primary Cick Normal Select Button Zone completely 3 Normal Drag disabled One screeni Bf a bre H tal li Double Cick Speed E S Double click the folder to test your setting If the folder
94. V Quick Start Guide e Chapter 1 Quick Start Guide Overview This Quick Start Guide is a brief introduction to the basic features of your computer to navigating around the computer and to getting your system started The remainder of the manual covers the following e Chapter2 A guide to using some of the main features of the computer e g the storage devices hard disk and card reader TouchPad amp Mouse and Audio Features e Chapter3 The computer s power management options e Chapter 4 The installation of the drivers and utilities essential to the operation or improvement of some of the computer s subsystems e Chapter5 An outline of the computer s built in software or BIOS Basic Input Output System e Chapter 6 A quick guide to the computer s PC Camera Wireless LAN Fingerprint Bluetooth amp WLAN Combo Sound Blaster Audio and Intel modules some of which may be optional depending on your purchase configuration e Chapter7 A troubleshooting guide Appendix A Definitions of the interface ports jacks which allow your computer to communicate with external devices Appendix B Information on the Control Center and Flexikey Application Appendix C Information on the Video driver controls Appendix D The computer s specification Appendix E A quick guide to Windows 10 including driver installation information pI GN r J IA MM C M JA R
95. Yes 2 Click Next gt Install 3 Click Finish Card Reader 1 Click 5 Install Cardreader Driver gt Yes 2 Click Finish Driver Installation 4 7 D Drivers amp Utilities Touchpad 1 Click 6 Install Touchpad Driver gt Yes 2 Click Next 3 Click the button to accept the license agreement and click Next Click Finish Restart Now to restart the com puter Hot Key 1 Click 7 Install Hotkey AP gt Yes 2 Click Next 3 Click Finish to restart your computer 4 After restart a control panel will pop up to allow you to select the type of keyboard for your system see Flexikey amp Application on page I 14 and Appendix B Airplane Note Do not use Update Driver in Device Manager to install the Airplane mode driver 1 Click 8 Install Airplane Driver gt Yes 2 Click Next 3 Click Finish to restart the computer MEI Driver 1 Click 9 Install MEI Driver gt Yes 2 Click Next 3 Click the check box to accept the license and then click Next 4 Click Next 5 Click Finish Audio 1 Click 10 Install Audio Driver gt Yes 2 Click Next Next 3 Click Finish to restart the computer See overleaf 4 8 Driver Installation Drivers amp Utilities After installing the audio driver the system will not re turn to the Drivers Installer screen To install any of Z the optional drivers eject the Device Drivers amp Utili ties User s Manual disc and then reinsert it
96. a Module Modules Taking Pictures Capturing Video 1 Run the Camera app from the Start screen by clicking on the Camera app icon 2 Right click the screen and select the timer if you require a countdown before capture 3 Click the appropriate icon to take a picture or start video capture if video capture begins a timer will appear in the bottom corner of the screen 4 To stop video capture click the main window again or click the stop icon ILS 5 Captured photos and videos will be saved to a Camera Roll folder within the Pictures folder Home Share View Manage AOT E gt This PC Pictures A Tr Favorites E Desktop A Downloads E Recent places Figure 6 10 Camera Roll Screenshots Pictures i Camera ja This PC i x Desktop Roll E Documents Jg Downloads M Music E Pictures B Videos ig Local Disk C cs DATA D v 2 items 1 item selected PC Camera Module 6 15 Modules Figure 6 11 Edit Buttons for Still Photos Camera Roll 1 Run the Camera app from the Start screen by clicking on the Camera app icon 2 Right click on the screen to bring up menu buttons at the bottom of the screen 3 Click Camera Roll d Click the arrows ds Bon either side of the screen to browse through the captured photos video and back to the Camera app Editing Photos 1 Clicking on a captured photo will bring up an app bar with a series of buttons Camera Delete Open with Set as l
97. a taskb mum Start in t taskoar Open new window p Map Pin to taskbar Ki Run as administrator Uninstall Open file location Music Figure 1 22 Apps Find in Start Windows 8 1 Start Screen amp Desktop 1 33 Quick Start Guide Desktop Application When the Desktop app is running click the app in the Start screen or use the Windows Logo Key g D key combination you can use lower left hot corner to switch between the Start screen and the Windows Desktop app To do so move your mouse to hover over the bottom left corner of the Desktop app and left click oe LR EST Move the mouse to the bottom left of the screen and click to switch back to the Start screen 6ma me Figure 1 23 Desktop 1 34 Windows 8 1 Start Screen amp Desktop Quick Start Guide The Charms Bar The right side of the screen Start or Desktop displays the Charms Bar The Charms Bar contains the Search Share Start Devices and Settings menus To access up the Charms Bar move the cursor to the upper or lower right corners of the screen and then hover over one of the items in the Charms Bar to activate it the bar will be black when it is active or use the Windows Logo Key EE C key combination Move the mouse to the top lower right icons to activate the Charms Bar Start RDIA A 6 Move the mouse over a Charms Bar icon to activate the menu Move th mouse to the top lower right icons to activate the Charms Bar
98. accordingly see your display device manual pL HDMI Video Configuration bcn MAE A oe you will need to consult 1 Connect an HDMI cable from the HDMI Out port to your external display the application s docu 2 Configure your external display as per the instructions in Attaching Other mentation to see the Displays on page C 21 appropriate audio con 3 Set up your external display TV or LCD for HDMI input see your display device figuration the applica manual tion must support 4 You can now play video audio sources through your external display digital to analog trans lation Sound Blaster Audio amp HDMI 1 When you connect an HDMI display to the HDMI Out port and Mini Display port the Sound Blaster Cinema EQ controls will be disabled 2 A warning box will pop up and will prompt Do you want to select another audio device now 3 Click No to continue using the HDMI audio output from your external display do not attempt to select another audio device when connected to the external display Other Applications HDMI Audio Configuration C 29 Video Driver Controls c NVIDIA Control Panel To access the Ge Force control panel from the desktop right click the desktop then click NVIDIA Control Panel View Sort by Refresh Paste shortcut 8 Graphics Properties Graphics Options IB NVIDIA Control Panel New Bi screen resolution ES K Personalize Figure C 24 NV
99. ances the bass level of the sound system Dialog Plus Enhances dialogue levels for movies etc e Smart Volume Minimizes sudden volume changes to avoid the need for con stant adjustment It is recommended that this is set to Loud see sidebar 6 52 Sound Blaster Audio Scout Mode Modules Click in the box to enable Scout Mode to enhance your ability to hear enemies in games from a further distance away than would normally be possible n a m u 0 D H X m u BLASTER ScoutT MODE THIS PROPRIETARY TECHNOLOGY ALLOWS YOU TO HEAR YOUR ENEMIES FROM FURTHER AWAY GIVING YOU A DISTINCT TACTICAL ADVANTAGE IN COMBAT HOT KEY CONFIGURATION CONFIGURE HOT KEYS VOICEF X EAX EFFECTS amp EQ Figure 6 43 Sound Blaster X Fi 3 Scout Mode ADVANCED SETTINGS Sound Blaster Audio 6 53 Modules Voice FX Click in the box to enable Voice FX and click on the sliders to adjust the settings Select the mode required from the dropbox and click on Test to hear the playback of the effect Figure 6 44 Sound Blaster X Fi 3 VOICEFX ID Voice FX DEEP VOICE Ej SCOUT MODE VOICEF X BLASTER D J u o D n X m u EAX EFFECTS amp EQ ADVANCED SETTINGS j FORMANTS IDDIE F2 IDDIE F3 Imma GUIVER MODULATION VARIABILITY DH 6 54 Sound Blaster Audio Modules EAX Effects amp EQ Click to select either or EAX Effects or EQ select the mode required from the drop b
100. anel Support Intel Iris TM Graphics Control Panel C 19 Video Driver Controls Display Devices amp Options Note that you can use external displays connected to the HDMI Out port and or ex ternal display port mini display port See your display device manual to see which formats are supported T d Attaching Displays When you first attach an external display you may find that the desktop does not occupy the full screen area Use either the display s auto adjust configure controls or the Intel R HD Graphics Control Panel to configure the full screen display One of the connected displays is used as the display device PC Single Display screen only or Second screen only Table C 2 Both connected displays output the same view and may be Display M i splay Modes Clone Duplicate configured independently Extended Extend Both connected displays are treated as separate devices and act as a virtual desktop A number of connected displays are combined into a single Collage l unified higher resolution for larger screen sizes C 20 Display Devices amp Options Attaching Other Displays 1 2 3 4 5 Video Driver Controls A To Clone Displays i l Attach your external display to the display port mini display port HDMI Out port and Multiple Display turn It on l l At least one other dis Go to the Intel R HD Graphics Control Panel control panel and click Display gt play must be attached in M
101. annot be detected indicator gt to see if itis in Airplane Mode see LCD Panel Open Model B on page 1 10 Use the Fn F11 key combination to toggle Airplane Mode on off see Table 1 5 on page 1 17 The PC Camera module cannot be The module is off Press the Fn F10 key combination in order to enable the detected module see Function Keys amp Visual Indicators on page 1 17 Run the camera application to view the camera picture The Wireless LAN Bluetooth modules The driver s for the module s have not been installed Make sure you have cannot be configured installed the driver for the appropriate module see the instructions for the appropriate module in Wireless LAN Module on page6 20 and or Bluetooth amp WLAN Combo Module on page 6 26 Oe a c 1 X H P S HU s I C R 7 10 Problems and Possible Solutions Troubleshooting A file cannot be copied to from a The transfer of data between the computer and a Bluetooth enabled device is connected Bluetooth device supported in one direction only simultaneous data transfer is not supported f you are copying a file from your computer to a Bluetooth enabled device you will not be able to copy a file from the Bluetooth enabled device to your computer until the file transfer process has been completed cannot obtain high speed Bluetooth data To obtain high speed Bluetooth da
102. at the system is processing the request to run the Setup program and try to correct the problem If you still get an error message after you change the setting or if the cure seems even worse call for help The Power On Self Test POST 5 3 BIOS Ultilities The Setup Utility The Aptio Setup Utility tells the system how to configure itself and manage basic features and subsystems e g port configuration BIOS Settings Warning Incorrect settings can Entering Setup re Eer e Se 24 To enter Setup turn on the computer and press F2 give the system a few seconds SOS IECH to enter Setup the F2 on screen will be highlighted to illustrate that the system is TAEC EICH processing the request during the POST or press F7 for boot options If you get a Mass Defaults with Keyboard Error usually because you pressed F2 too quickly just press F2 again lt gt If the computer is already on reboot using the Ctrl Alt Delete combination and then hold down F2 when prompted The Setup main menu will appear To see the boot options press F7 5 4 The Setup Utility BIOS Utilities Setup Screens The following pages contain additional advice on portions of the Setup Along the LP top of the screen is a menu bar with menu headings When you select a heading a Setup Menus new screen appears Scroll through the features listed on each screen to make chang es to Setup The Setup menus shown in this section are for referen
103. ay v sas San Figure E 7 Select Profile Intel Iris TM Et GC Graphics Control Panel Display Audio Settings Intel Iris TM Graphics Control Panel C 11 Video Driver Controls Figure C 6 Intel Iris TM Graphics Control Panel 3D 3D This menu allows you to choose how 3D images are displayed Performance dis plays the smoothest motion of images Quality displays the most detail Balanced provides better computer performance with good quality and Custom allows you to configure the Anisotropic Filtering and Vertical Sync features to your preferences Click Apply to save changes SE enge IM floes i F bir j mal 1 Intel Iris Graphics Control Panel ox 3D intel Select Profile Appicamon Gotimal Mode Current Settings m General Settings v Cursteen Sets Bnt Ara v Lise Application Settings Turm O Aei Afasim Anisctropic Filtering M Aogdlication Serlig Net Sy VW Application Settings Dreeer Setting C 12 Intel Iris TM Graphics Control Panel Video Driver Controls Options Options allows you to Customize Hot Keys for opening the application rotating the display scaling etc to your preferences Click Apply to save changes Intel ris Graphics Control Panel Options and Support v Manage Hot Keys Customize Hot Keys V nable Open Hot Key Panel Rotate t 0 Degrees Chi An Cri At zip Open Display Panel Rotate to 90 Degrees lt Otrle Aw r1
104. ce only Your computers menus will indicate the configura tion appropriate for your model and options Instructions on how to navigate each screen are in the box at the bottom right side of the screen Figure 5 1 Navigation Menu If these tools are confusing press F1 to call up a General Help screen and then use the arrow keys to scroll up or down the page The Item Specific Help on the upper right side of each screen explains the highlight ed item and has useful messages about its options If you see an arrow p next to an item press Enter to go to a sub menu on that sub ject The sub menu screen that appears has a similar layout but the Enter key may execute a command The Setup Utility 5 5 BIOS Utilities Figure 5 2 Main Menu Main Menu Aptio Setup Utility Copyright C 2014 American Megatrends Inc System Date System Time amp Date Main Menu The hour setting uses the 24 hour system e midnight 13 1 pm If you can change the date and time settings in your operating system you will also change these settings Some applications may also alter data files to reflect these changes 5 6 Main Menu BIOS Ultilities SATA Port Main Menu Pressing Enter opens the sub menu to show the configuration of a optical Device HDD on the computer s SATA Ports OffBoard SATA Controller Configuration Main Menu Pressing Enter opens the sub menu to show the configuration of any devices
105. computer during shipping the battery will be locked to not power the system until first connected to the AC DC adapter 3 Raise the lid LCD to a comfortable viewing angle 4 Press the power button to turn On Battery The battery allows you to use your computer while you are on the road or when an electrical outlet is unavailable Battery life varies depending on the applications and the configuration you re using To increase battery life let the battery discharge completely before recharging see Battery FAQ on page 3 18 We recommend that you do not remove the battery For more information on the bat tery please refer to Battery Information on page 3 14 3 2 The Power Sources Power Management Turning On the Computer Now you are ready to begin using your computer To turn it on simply press the pow er button on the front panel When the computer is on you can use the power button as a Stand by Hibernate Shutdown hot key button when it is pressed for less than 4 seconds pressing and holding the power button for longer than this will shut the computer down Use Power Options Hardware and Sound in the Windows control panel to configure this feature Ld Power Button as Stand by or Hibernate Button You can use the OS s Power Options control panel to set the power button to send the system into Stand by or Hibernate mode see your OS s documentation or Configuring the Power Buttons on page 3
106. d securty features for applications This sapin displays information about the computers TPM and allows acmurestrators to configure the esce E also alows administrators to wew and manage commands D Reset TPM Lockout understood by the device as Figure 6 53 mg ER Trusted Platform eee m Module TPM a Management on capi cid Local Computer i Den the TPM to remove ownership and reset the TPM to factory defmits a Administration WARNING Clearing the TPM causes you to lose all TPM keys and data protected by those keys TPM Manufacturer Information Manufacturer Name WEC Trusted Platform Module 6 67 Modules TPM Actions 1 Click Prepare the TPM and follow the instructions in the Wizard to prepare the TPM this will probably require a restart of the computer and confirmation of the setting changes after restart by pressing the appropriate F key 2 After the restart the TPM will be prepared and you can then use the Actions menu to Turn TPM off Change Owner Password Clear TPM or Reset TPM Lockout 3 A wizard will help take you through any setup steps Actions ID TPM Management on Local Comput Figure 6 54 EJ Prepare the TPM TPM Actions Menu D Tum TPM Off EQ Change Owner Password EQ Clear TPM EJ Reset TPM Lockout View b New Window from Here Refresh EJ Io Help 6 68 Trusted Platform Module BitLocker Modules BitLocker Drive Encryption can be used in conjunction with
107. d to Update Driver from the Device Manager control panel and have encountered problems then use the method below to correct this To correct this problem 1 Goto the Programs and Features Programs control panel in Windows select any installed Airplane Mode driver item e g Insyde Airplane Mode HID Mini Driver and click Uninstall Change to uninstall the current driver Restart the computer Insert the Device Drivers amp Utilities User s Manual disc and click Install Drivers button Double click the Airplane Driver item in the menu Follow the instructions to install the correct driver you will need to restart the computer as part of the installation process SSS E E ee EE ee OF eee caer ne eS ee Problems and Possible Solutions 7 13 Troubleshooting When using a Bluetooth headset the This is a common issue with Bluetooth headsets To resolve this issue do the audio appears to be mono and not following you will need to repeat this procedure after every boot up restart stereo or when the system resumes from hibernation Go to the Devices amp Printers control panel in Windows Double click the Bluetooth headset Click Connect to complete the stereo connection Go to the Sound control panel in Windows Right click in the Playback tab the Bluetooth Stereo Audio device the default device is Headset Click Connect to complete the stereo connection 7 14 Problems and Possible Solutions Inte
108. dapter is damaged or frayed e Ifthe computer has been exposed to rain or other liquids e Ifthe computer does not work normally when you follow the operating instructions e Ifthe computer has been dropped or damaged do not touch the poisonous liquid if the LCD panel breaks e If there is an unusual odor heat or smoke coming from your computer IX Preface Power Safety The computer has specific power requirements ZE Power Safety Warning Before you undertake any upgrade proce dures make sure that you have turned off the power and disconnect ed all peripherals and cables including tele phone lines and power cord You must also remove your battery in order to prevent accidentally turning the machine on Before removing the battery disconnect the AC DC adapter from the computer Only use a power adapter approved for use with this computer Your AC DC adapter may be designed for international travel but it still requires a steady uninterrupted power supply If you are unsure of your local power specifica tions consult your service representative or local power company The power adapter may have either a 2 prong or a 3 prong grounded plug The third prong is an important safety feature do not defeat its purpose If you do not have access to a compatible outlet have a qualified electrician install one When you want to unplug the power cord be sure to disconnect it by the plug head not by i
109. deo Driver Controls Video The Video Profiles menu allows you to brighten or darken movies or to switch to vivid colors Click Basic or Advanced to adjust the video settings based on the Ap plication Settings or Driver Settings The Preview image will display a sample im age using the current settings You can Save Profile and name the Profile to recall the settings at any time Click Apply to save changes Intel Iris Graphics Control Panel ee Videov mem intel Select Profile _ EE See eege T Figure C 11 _ Intel Iris TM Control Panel Video Basic Application Settings vV Sample 1 Intel Iris TM Graphics Control Panel C 15 Video Driver Controls Click the Video menu at the top of the screen to display the sub menus The Image Enhancement menu allows you to adjust the Sharpness Skin Tone Enhance ment Noise Reduction etc Click Apply to save changes Intel Iris Graphics Control Panel ox l Video w nage Enhancemen intel Figure C 12 Select Profle odi pe Intel amp Iris TM ES we 3 Control Panel Video Image V Driver Custom Settings Enhancement Basic MEE LL E A San Tore Enfesoiereras MV Enable Das Nemme i 3 x v C 16 Intel Iris TM Graphics Control Panel Video Driver Controls The Image Scaling and Gamut Mapping menus allow you to adjust these items a x Figure C 13 Intel Iris TM Control Panel Video Imag
110. differ slight ly As a general guide follow the default on screen in structions for each driver e g Next gt Next gt Finish unless you are an advanced user In many cases a re start is required to install the driver Make sure any modules e g WLAN or Bluetooth are ON i e the system is not in Airplane Mode before installing the appropriate driver Driver Installation Procedure Insert the Device Drivers amp Utilities User s Manual disc and click Install Drivers button Chipset 1 Click 1 Install Chipset Driver gt Yes 2 Click Next gt Yes gt Next gt Next 3 Click Finish to restart the computer Video VGA 1 Click Z Install VGA Driver gt Yes 2 Click Next gt Yes gt Next gt Next 3 Click Finish to restart the computer NVIDIA Video VGA 1 Click 3 Install NVIDIA VGA Driver gt Yes 2 Click AGREE AND CONTINUE button to accept the terms of the license agreement 3 Click Next 4 Click the Close to complete the installation Drivers amp Utilities Note After installing the video driver go to the Dis play Display Settings control panel to adjust the vid eo settings to the highest resolution LAN Note If the computer enters a deep sleep mode during installation you will be prompted to plug in a network cable and click OK to continue installation If a net work cable is not available restart the system and re install the LAN driver 1 Click 4 Install LAN Driver gt
111. dule 6 27 Modules A High Speed Bluetooth Data Transfer The Combination Wire less LAN amp Bluetooth module supports high speed data transfer How ever to achieve such transfer speeds both de vices must support high speed data trans fer To obtain high speed data transfer make sure that both the WLAN and Bluetooth modules are powered on Check your Bluetooth compatible device s doc umentation to confirm it supports high speed data transfer Modules Qualcomm Atheros Bluetooth Combo Driver Installation 1 Make sure the system is not in Airplane Mode and then insert the Device Drivers amp Utilities User s Manual disc into an attached DVD drive Click Yes to restart the computer See Bluetooth Configuration in Windows on page 6 29 for configura tion instructions 2 Click Option Drivers button 3 Click 2 Install Combo BT Driver Yes 4 Click Next Next 5 Click Install 6 Click Finish 7 8 6 28 Bluetooth amp WLAN Combo Module Bluetooth Configuration in Windows You can configure a Bluetooth connection as below however make sure the Blue tooth module is on or the system is not in Airplane Mode before configuration Desktop Mode 1 Switch to the Windows Desktop click the App or use the Windows logo key EM D key combination 2 Click the notification area of the taskbar and double click the Bluetooth icon or click and select Show Bluetooth Devices
112. dvantage of some newer hardware components for which the latest versions of most available op erating systems haven t built in drivers and utilities Thus some of the system com ponents won t be auto configured with an appropriate driver or utility during operating system installation Instead you need to manually install some system re quired drivers and utilities What to Install You will need to attach an external optical CD DVD device drive to install the drivers from the Device Drivers amp Utilities User s Manual disc The disc con tains the drivers and utilities necessary for the proper operation of the computer Ta ble 4 I on page 4 4 lists what you need to install and it is very important that the drivers are installed by the method outlined in this chapter and in the order indicated Note that the information on the following pages is for Windows 8 1 64 bit only For Windows 10 driver installation see Windows 10 Drivers amp Utilities on page E 15 Module Driver Installation The procedures for installing drivers for the Wireless LAN Bluetooth amp WLAN Combo Intel Technology Sound Blaster Cinema and 4G modules are provided in Modules on page 6 I What to Install 4 1 Drivers amp Utilities by L A Driver Installation amp Power When installing driv ers make sure your computer is powered by the AC DC adapter connected to a work ing power source Some drivers draw a significant am
113. e pap We Windows Desktop Display Charms menu Switch to the Windows Desktop and toggle show Desktop Switch to the Windows desktop and launch Windows Explorer with Computer displayed Display file Search When the Desktop app is running you can use the Menu Application key on the key board to display the context menu as per a mouse right click In the Start screen this function is useful to quickly display the All Apps icon Table 1 4 Keyboard Shortcuts E Open the Settings charm 1 16 Flexikey Application Quick Start Guide e Function Keys amp Visual Indicators The function keys F1 F12 etc will act as hot keys when pressed while the Fn key is held down Function Visual Indicators Function Visual Indicators Fan Control FAN SPEED Toggle Automatic e Mir Control Center Toggle see over Display Toggle Full Power CH Deen Brightness Decrease Increase Turn LCD Backlight Off En PC Camera e DAMERA DN Press a key to or use Touchpad to turn on Power Toggle Mute Toggle d Airplane Me Airplane mode on L Mode Toggle al Airplane mode off Keyboard LED Toggle SR Sleep Toggle Volume Decrease Increase Fn Power Button Powered USB 3 0 Port Power Toggle Table 1 5 Function Keys amp Visual Indicators Fn Backspace Flexikey Enable Disable Flexikey Application 1 17 Quick Start Guide Figure 1 8 Front amp Rear Views Model A Front amp Rear Views Model
114. e Scaling amp Gamut Mapping Intel Iris TM Graphics Control Panel C 17 Video Driver Controls Figure C I4 Intel amp HD Graphics Control Panel Power Battery Settings Power Choose a Power Plan for when the computer is Plugged in or On battery When turned on the Display Power Saving Technology which adjusts the backlight in tensity battery settings may be adjusted by means of the slider towards Maximum Quality or Maximum Battery Click on Apply to save changes Intel Iris Graphics Control Panel 0X Power nteD Select Profile On Battery Dureri Setlings Graphics Poser Flare si Balanced Mage Panes Saeli Retresh v Enable Disable Extended Rahier Life hor Garin v Enable hapy Prover Saving Techeolegy v Enabie Dizakis Lu E 9 H biari C Justrhy Buriram Eat ler C 18 Intel Iris TM Graphics Control Panel Video Driver Controls Support Click Support and select an item from the menus to bring up the help and support topics You will need to be connected to the Internet to access the key resource links Intel Iris Graphics Control Panel EX Options and Support v intel Key Resource Links Visit She Insel E Graprecs Deier Support Webs FACIS Gadir Broce the imat Graphic Driver Kreesch Dalabase Dow elt el Graphis Dio Figure C 15 Criact Graphics oberg Intel HD Graphics SE Control P
115. e only the power cord and batteries indicated in this manual Do not dispose of batteries in a fire They may explode Check with local codes for possible special disposal instructions 5 This product is intended to be supplied by a Listed Power Unit For Model A Design II and Model B Designs I amp II Computers Full Range AC DC Adapter AC Input 100 240V 50 60Hz DC Output 19 5V 9 23A or 19V 9 5A 180W mini mum For Model A Design I amp V Computers Full Range AC DC Adapter AC Input 100 240V 50 60Hz DC Output 19 5V 9 23A or 19V 9 5A 180W mini mum OR Full Range AC DC Adapter AC in 100 240V 50 60Hz DC Output 19 5V 7 7A 150W minimum For Model A Design III amp IV Computers and Model B Design III Computers Full Range AC DC Adapter AC in 100 240V 50 60Hz DC Output 19 5V 7 7A 150W minimum VI Preface Instructions for Care and Operation The notebook computer is quite rugged but it can be damaged To prevent this follow these suggestions 1 Don t drop it or expose it to shock If the computer falls the case and the components could be damaged Do not expose the computer Do not place it on an unstable Do not place anything heavy to any shock or vibration surface on the computer 2 Keepit dry and don t overheat it Keep the computer and power supply away from any kind of heating ele ment This is an electrical appliance If water or any other liquid gets into
116. e sidebar The default setting is Disabled Security Menu 5 13 BIOS Utilities aN ANS Password Warning If you set a boot pass word Password on boot is Enabled NEVER forget your password The consequences of this could be serious If you cannot remember your boot password you must contact your ven dor and you may lose all of the information on your hard disk BIOS Utilities Secure Boot Control Security Menu Secure Boot Control prevents unauthorized operating systems and software from loading during the startup process Secure Boot is available as a menu option if you have enabled UEFI Boot see Boot Menu on page 5 16 Enabling Secure Boot will bring up the Secure Boot Mode menu to enable you to configure Secure Boot as Standard with a fixed secure boot policy or Custom which enables you to make changes to the Key Management database 5 14 Security Menu BIOS Utilities TPM Configuration Security Menu This sub menu will allow you to enable disable Trusted Platform Module TPM support and to configure the TPM State Select TPM Configuration and press En ter to access the sub menu Press Enter to access the Security Device Support menu and select Enable to support TPM Aptio Setup Utility Copyright C 2014 American Megatrends Inc Security Device Support Enable Figure 5 7 Security Device Support BEES Security Menu 5 15 BIOS Utilities Figure
117. e sure you have installed the drivers for any new hardware you have installed latest driver files are usually available to download from vendor s websites Thoroughly check any recent changes you made to your system as these changes may affect one or more system components or software programs If possible go back and undo the change you just made and see if the problem still occurs Upgrading and Adding New Hardware Software 7 5 Troubleshooting Don tover complicate things The less you have to deal with then the easier the source of the problem may be found Example if your computer has many devices plugged into its ports and a number of programs running then it will be difficult to determine the cause of a problem Try disconnecting all of the devices and restarting the computer with all the peripheral devices unplugged A process of elimination adding and removing devices and restarting where necessary will often find the source of a problem although this may be time consuming 7 6 Upgrading and Adding New Hardware Software Troubleshooting Problems and Possible Solutions You turned on the power but it doesn t Battery missing incorrectly installed Check the battery bay make sure the Work battery is present and seated properly the design of the battery only allows it to go in one way Make sure there s nothing interfering with the battery contacts The battery LED power indicator LU Ill is Low Batte
118. ect another audio device now 3 Click No to continue using the audio output from your external display attached to the HDMI Out port or Mini Display port do not attempt to select another audio device when connected to the external isplay 6 58 Sound Blaster Audio Modules Testing 5 1 Surround Sound Advanced Settings If you are using the Sound Blaster X Fi 3 control panel Advanced Settings to test your headphones speakers set up as a 5 1 surround sound system with the micro phone jack enabled as the Center Subwoofer see Figure on page 2 6 in the Re altek HD Audio Manager you may not hear the low Subwoofer test tone as some headphones speakers do not support low frequencies If your headphones speakers do not support low frequencies then follow the instruc tions below to obtain an effective sound test 1 Attach your headphones speakers to the headphone out jack 2 Runthe Sound Blaster X Fi 3 control panel from the notification area of the taskbar or from the item in the Start screen Click Advanced Settings see Figure 6 46 on page 6 56 Select 5 1 Surround under Speaker Headphones Configuration Click to place a check in the BASS REDIRECTION check box Click to place a check in the SUBWOOFER GAIN check box Move the slider for CROSSOVER FREQUENCY to its maximum setting Click TEST to hear the sound Your headphones speakers will now be configured for 5 1 Surround BASS MANAGEMENT Figure 6 8 48 BASS RED
119. eds the computer will tell you if there is anything wrong If there malfunction To correct is a problem that prevents the system from booting it will display a system summary IECH and prompt you to run Setup up and restore the Opti ee sai If there are no problems the Setup prompt will disappear and the system will load S the operating system Once that starts you can t get into Setup without rebooting UEFI Boot amp POST When UEFI Boot is en abled then the prompts to press F2 or F7 will not appear However you can still press F2 to enter the setup or F7 to choose the preferred boot device if you press the key immediately the system boots up 5 2 The Power On Self Test POST BIOS Utilities Failing the POST Errors can be detected during the POST There are two categories fatal and non fatal Fatal Errors These stop the boot process and usually indicate there 1s something seriously wrong with your system Take the computer to your service representative or authorized distributor supplier as soon as possible Non Fatal Errors This kind of error still allows you to boot You will get a message identifying the problem make a note of this message and you can then press F7 the F7 on screen will be highlighted to illustrate that the system 1s processing the request for boot op tions Press F2 give the system a few seconds to enter Setup the F2 on screen will be highlighted to illustrate th
120. efore turning on Reconnect the AC DC adapter and turn the computer on DeL a e XIII Preface Travel Considerations As you get ready for your trip run through this list to make sure the system 1s ready to go Check that the battery pack and any spares are fully charged Power off the computer and peripherals Close the display panel and make sure it s latched Disconnect the AC DC adapter and cables Stow them in the carrying bag The AC DC adapter uses voltages from 100 to 240 volts so you won t need a second voltage adapter However check with your travel agent to see if you need any socket adapters Put the notebook in its carrying bag and secure it with the bag s straps If you re taking any peripherals e g a printer mouse or digital camera pack them and those devices adapters and or cables 8 Anticipate customs Some jurisdictions may have import restrictions or require proof of ownership for both hard ware and software Make sure your papers are handy INA zs Power Off Before Traveling a eo or ND Make sure that your notebook is completely powered off before putting it into a travel bag or any such container Putting a notebook which is powered on in a travel bag may cause the Vents Fan Intakes to be blocked To prevent your computer from overheating make sure nothing blocks the Vent Fan Intakes while the computer is in use XIV Preface Packing As you get ready for your trip run through thi
121. el Command Prompt Command Prompt Admin Task Manager Control Panel Sign out File Explorer Sleep Search Hibernate Run Shut down Shut down or sign out gt Restart Figure E 12 Context Menu Shut Down or sign out Ctrl Alt Delete Key Combination You can use the CTRL ALT DEL key combination to bring up a full screen displaying Lock Sign out Change a password Task Manager and Switch User If you click the Power icon in the lower right corner of the screen a power management option menu appears to display Sleep Hibernate Shut down and Restart Q O o a o Power Options E 13 Windows 10 Minimum Screen Resolution Settings 1 Windows 10 has minimum screen resolution requirements 2 Hight click a blank area of the Desktop and select Screen Resolution or go to the Display control panel 3 Adjust the Resolution to make sure that it is at least 1024 768 although preferably 1366 768 or above Bg Screen Resolution L X m Display Screen Resolution Change the appearance of your display Detect identity Display 1 Mobile PC Display v Resolution 1920 x 1080 Recommended v 1920 x 1080 Recommended 1600 x 900 Cancel 1280 720 1024 x 768 Q O T o e Figure E 13 Screen Resolution E 14 Power Options Windows 10 Windows 10 Drivers amp Utilities Make sure you install all the drivers and utilities for your Wi
122. ely powered off before putting it into a travel bag or any such container Putting a notebook which is powered on in a travel bag may cause the Vent Fan intakes to be blocked Nothing appears on screen The system is in a power saving mode Toggle the sleep resume key combination Fn F12 see Configuring the Power Buttons on page 3 9 The screen controls need to be adjusted Toggle the screen control key combinations Fn F8 F9 If you re connected to an external monitor make sure its plugged in and turned on You should also check the monitor s own brightness and contrast controls The computer is set for a different display Toggle the screen display key combination Fn F7 If an external monitor is connected turn it on The screen saver is activated Press any key or touch the TouchPad No image appears on the external You havent installed the video driver and configured it appropriately from the monitor have plugged in and powered Control Panel See Appendix C for instructions on installing and configuring on the video driver Sr C X Ud E J R 7 8 Problems and Possible Solutions Troubleshooting You forget the boot password If you forget the password you may have to discharge the battery of the CMOS Contact your service representative for help Password Warning If you choose to set a boot password NEVER forget your password The conseque
123. em This chapter covers operating system For more information it is e The Power Sources bestto referto the user s manual of your operat e Turning On the Computer ing system Power Plans e Power Saving States Configuring the Power Buttons e Battery Information The computer uses enhanced power saving techniques to give the operating system OS direct control over the power and thermal states of devices and processors For example this enables the OS to set devices into low power states based on user set tings and information from applications pII 8 J c A Q Ja 4 1l Overview 3 1 Power Management d Forced Off If the system hangs and the Ctrl Alt Del key combination doesn t work press the power button for 4 seconds or longer to force the sys tem to turn itself off The Power Sources The computer can be powered by either an AC DC adapter or a battery pack AC DC Adapter Use only the AC DC adapter that comes with your computer The wrong type of AC DC adapter will damage the computer and its components 1 Attach the AC DC adapter to the DC in jack at the rear of the computer 2 Plug the AC power cord into an outlet and connect the AC power cord to the AC DC adapter make sure you use the adapter when first setting up the computer as to safeguard the
124. ends on the FSB of the processor Microsoft DirectX 12 compatible NVIDIA PhysX Memory Expandable from 4GB GeForce CUDA Technology minimum up to 32GB maximum Compatible with 2GB 4GB 8GB Modules D 2 Specifications Intel amp HD Graphics 5600 Integrated with i7 5700HQ GPU Dynamic Frequency Intel amp Dynamic Video Memory Technology Supporting Shared Memory up to 1 7GB Microsoft DirectX 11 1 compatible Intel amp HD Graphics 5200 Integrated with i7 4870HQ i7 4980HQ GPU Dynamic Frequency Intel Dynamic Video Memory Technology Supporting Shared Memory up to 1 7GB Microsoft DirectX amp 11 1 compatible Intel amp HD Graphics 4600 Integrated with i7 4720HQ GPU Dynamic Frequency Intel amp Dynamic Video Memory Technology Supporting Shared Memory up to 1 7GB Microsoft DirectX amp 11 1 compatible For Model A Design amp Design III Two Changeable 2 5 7mm h Hard Disk Drives HDD Solid State Drives SSD with SATA Interface RAID 0 1 OR One Changeable 2 5 9 5mm 7mm h Hard Disk Drive HDD Solid State Drive SSD with SATA Interface For Model A Design Il Two Changeable 2 5 Hard Disk Drives HDD Solid State Drives SSD with SATA Interface RAID 0 1 1st Drive 7mm h 2nd Drive 7mm h 9 5mm h For Model A Designs IV amp V One Changeable 2 5 9 5mm 7mm h Hard Disk Drive HDD Solid State Drive SSD with SATA Interface For All Model A Compute
125. er MMC RSMMC SD Mini SD SDHC SDXC Card Reader Note Some of the cards require PC adapters that are usually supplied with the cards Three M 2 Slots Slot 1 for M 2 2230 WLAN Combo Module Card with PCle amp USB Interfaces Slot 2 for M 2 2280 SSD Card with SATA PCle Gen2 x2 x4 Interface Slot 3 for M 2 2280 SSD Card with SATA Interface OR For Model A Computers Only LTE HSPA M 2 3042 3G or 4G Module Card with USB Interface Built In 10 100 1000Mb Base TX Ethernet LAN 2 0M FHD PC Video Camera Module Intel amp Dual Band Wireless AC 7265 2 2 802 11 a c M 2 WLAN 4 Bluetooth Combo M 2 2230 Module Factory Option Intel Dual Band Wireless N 7265 2 2 802 11 b g n M 2 WLAN Bluetooth Com bo M 2 2230 Module Factory Option Intel Dual Band Wireless AC 3160 1 1 802 11 a c M 2 WLAN Bluetooth Combo M 2 2230 Module Factory Option 3rd Party Combo WLAN 802 11b g n and Bluetooth v4 0 LE Combo M 2 2230 Module Factory Option Qualcomm Atheros Killer Wireless AC 1525 Dual Band 2 2 802 11 a c WLAN Bluetooth Combo M 2 1630 Module Factory Option For Model A Computers Only 3G UTMS HSPA M 2 3042 Card Module Factory Option OR 4G LTE M 2 3042 Card Module Factory Option Windows 8 1 64 bit Windows 10 64 bit One 48Mb SPI Flash ROM AMI BIOS Al Alloy Plate Intel Rapid Start Technology Intel Smart Response Technology Shipping Mode Security Kensi
126. er You can use those that are provided free with your OS or buy the more powerful dedicated programs to do so Write down your passwords and keep them safe away from your computer This is especially important if you choose to use a Boot password for the SCU see Security Menu on page 5 12 Keep copies of vital settings files such as network dialup settings mail settings etc even if just brief notes NNS A Bottom Cover Removal Warning Users should not remove any cover s and or screw s for the purposes of device upgrade as this may violate the terms of your warranty If you need to replace remove the hard disk RAM optical device etc for any reason please contact your dis tributor supplier for further information Backup and General Maintenance 7 3 Troubleshooting Viruses Install an Anti Virus program and keep the definitions file the file which tells your program which viruses to look for up to date New computer viruses are discovered daily and some of them may seriously harm your computer and cause you to lose data Anti Virus programs are commercially available and the defini tions file updates are usually downloadable directly from the internet Becareful when opening e mail from sources you don t know Viruses are often triggered from within e mail attachments so take care when opening any attached file You can configure most Anti Virus pro grams to check all e mail attachments Note You
127. eration The settings may be adjusted to set the display to turn off after a specified time and to send the computer into Sleep after a period of inactivit Se Eer SE H H H in page 3 11 for informa e tion on how to resume Click Change plan settings and then click Change advanced power settings to ac TI Benen a cess further configuration options in Advanced Settings state Password T 4d Power Options Edit Plan Settings A Aduacieed salis It is recommended that you enable a password on system resume in or der to protect your data Select the power plan that you want to customize and then choose settings that reflect how you want your computer to manage power Change settings for the plan Balanced N E Choote the sleep and duplay cett ange that you want your cor j On battery ei Change settings that are currently unavailable Balanced Active hy Turn cff the display 5 minutes tj Balanced Require a password on wakeup On battery Yes amp Adjust plan brightness 9 3 Plugged in Yes Hard disk Figure 3 2 Internet Explorer amp j Desktop background settings Power Plan Wireless Adapter Settings i Sleep Advanced Settings m USB settinns QW Putthecomputerto deep 15 minutes Power Plans 3 5 Power Management Each Windows power plan will also adjust the processor performance of your ma chine in order to save power This is worth bearing in mind if you a
128. ere you are re configuring your computer for a different system you will find the Windows 8 1 operating system is sup ported We Windows OS Note that the information included on the following pages is for Windows 8 1 only In order to run Windows 8 8 1 64 bit your computer requires a minimum 2GB of system memory RAM B a E R ee 1 4 Overview Quick Start Guide System Startup 1 Remove all packing materials and place the computer on a stable surface and securely attach any peripherals you want to use with the notebook e g keyboard and mouse to their ports 2 Attach the AC DC adapter to the DC In jack at the rear of the computer then plug the AC power cord into an outlet and connect the AC power cord to the AC DC adapter make sure you use the adapter when first setting up the computer as to safeguard the computer during shipping the battery will be locked to not power the system until first connected to the AC DC adapter 3 Use one hand to raise the lid LCD to a comfortable viewing angle it is preferable not to exceed 135 degrees use the other hand to support the base of the computer Note Never lift the computer by the lid LCD 4 Press the power button on the top of the computer for about 2 3 seconds to turn the computer on note that the power LED on the front of the computer will turn from orange to green when the computer powers on Le Shutdown No
129. ettings Click Save to retain customized settings or Reset to select default settings Overview B 5 Control Center amp Flexikey Power Conservation System Program This system supports Energy Star power management features that place computers CPU hard drive etc into a low power sleep modes after a desig nated period of inactivity see Power Conservation Modes on page 3 12 Click either the Performance Balanced or Energy Star button A SLEEP BUTTON 8 Sleep Button System Program B Click either the Hibernate or Sleep buttons to have the computer enter the selected power saving mode see Power Saving States on page 3 7 mme Display Switch System Program Click the Display Switch button to access the menu or use the P key combination and select the appro priate attached display mode gt Display Utility System Program for High Definition displays only The Display Utility button will only appear in the menu for QHD 2560 1440 or above displays see page B 8 Time Zone System Program We Clicking the Time Zone button will access the Date and Time Windows control panel Desktop Background System Program Clicking the Desktop Background button will allow you to change the desktop background picture B 6 Overview Control Center amp Flexikey Backlight Keyboard Device Click the numbers under the Backlight Keyboard icon to adjust the brightness
130. ey can be set to send a string of text within any application using Express Text 1 Enable and select the keyboard under your chosen profile click to select a key and then click to select Express Text in Action Type 2 Click in Start key if required the Start key is the key used to in your target program to open a text message or you can leave it blank if you prefer 3 Click in the Click to type field and type in your message Figure B 18 Keyboard Express Text B 22 Keyboard Settings Express Text Control Center amp Flexikey amp 4 Click in Send key if required the Send key is the key used to in your target program to send a text message e g the Enter key would be the most commonly used or you can leave it blank if you prefer 5 The key will now be configured to send the text message in the target program under your chosen Profile and the key will appear in blue 6 If you want to remove any Express Text key select it and click on Restore 7 Click Save to save the settings within your chosen profile Case zs Copy amp Paste Text Note that some applications and games do not support copy and pasted text Where this is the case any text you may have copy and pasted in to the Type to Text field may not be displayed within the application In this case you will need to type the text into the field instead Keyboard Settings Express Text B 23 Control Center amp Flexikey Keyboard
131. ey sequence required Any hotkeys chosen will be locked by the application and therefore will not be able to be used in other applications HOT KEY CONFIGURATION Figure 6 8 47 e ees Sound Blaster X Fi 3 Hot Key TO CONFIGURE THE HOT KEY FOR A TASK CLICK ON THE TASK AND THEN PRESS THE Configuration DESIRED KEY SEQUENCE ON YOUR COMPUTER KEYBOARD PROFILE FI PROFILE P2 PROFILE P3 SBX PRO STUDIO VOICEFX SIE A HOT KEY IS ENABLED IT WILL BE LOCKED BY THIS APPLICATION EVEN IF THE APPLICATION IS CLOSED YOU WILL NOT BE ABLE TO USE IT FOR OTHER APPLICATIONS UNBIND ALL KEYS Sound Blaster Audio 6 57 Modules Creative ALchemy The Creative ALchemy application can be run from the shortcut in the Start menu Use the left menu to select any installed games and click the button to move them to the right column to enable ALchemy support for the game Creative ALchemy re stores hardware accelerated audio to enable EAX effects and 3D Audio when play ing Direct Sound3D games Creative Software AutoUpdate Run the application from the shortcut in the Start menu and make sure you are con nected to the internet then click Next and follow the on screen instructions to update the software Sound Blaster Audio amp HDMI Mini Display Port 1 When you connect a display to the HDMI Out port or Mini Display port the Sound Blaster Cinema controls will be disabled 2 A warning box will pop up and will prompt Do you want to sel
132. ey used to in your target program to send a text message e g the Enter key would be the most commonly used or you can leave it blank if you prefer 5 The mouse button click will now be configured to send the text message in the target program under your chosen Profile and the button will appear in blue 6 If you want to remove any Express Text mouse button select it and click on Restore 7 Click Save to save the settings within your chosen profile B 30 Mouse Settings Express Text Control Center amp Flexikey Mouse Settings Disable You can use the program to disable any mouse button clicks if not required 1 Enable and select the mouse under your chosen profile click on a mouse button to select it and then click to select Disable in Action Type The button click will now be disabled If you want to enable the button again select it and click on Restore Click Save to save the settings within your chosen profile The button click will be disabled under your chosen Profile and the key will appear in Gray er um ey Figure B 24 Mouse Disable Mouse Settings Disable B 31 Control Center amp Flexikey Statistics The Statistics tab allows you to record keys used in any application and to disable any infrequently or unused keys to save any accidental incorrect key presses 1 Click the Statistics Tab and press Start Record to start recording the frequency of key presses for keys used
133. fire or high temperatures it may explode e DO NOT connect the metal terminals to each other EG DA 71 UN H SER Battery Information 3 17 Power Management Battery FAQ How do I completely discharge the battery Use the computer with battery power until it shuts down due to a low battery Don t turn off the computer even if a message indicates the battery is critically low just let the computer use up all of the battery power and shut down on its own 1 Save and close all files and applications 2 Create a power plan for discharging the battery and set all the options to Never Figure 5 11 Power Plan Create x P P Power Options Edit Plan Settings C Search Control Panel Change settings for the plan Discharge Battery Choose the sleep and display settings that you want your computer to use j On battery f Plugged in IJ Turn off the display Never w Newer Putthe computer to sleep Never Neuer Adjust plan brightness 3 OI zou T aen Dy cun 3 18 Battery Information Power Management 3 Click Change plan settings after creating it and click Change plan settings gt Change advanced power settings s 7 gt Contre Panel Ali Control Panel Hem Power Optiont Control Panel Home Choose or customize a power plan
134. g on to the computer T Fingerprint Module Configuration 6 63 Modules Trusted Platform Module Optional The TPM security chip allows you to create and manage digital certificates for user and platform authentication This type of security 1s usually administered within large enterprises and organizations and therefore requires implementation by a sys tem administrator before users can access security features Individual users can use the TPM as an authentication with the fingerprint reader Make sure you have administrator s rights to your computer and have a Windows password enabled for full security protection In addition Make sure you prepare a removable media e g a USB flash drive to store passwords etc before begin ning the TPM initialization process Before setting up the TPM functions you must initialize the security platform 6 64 Trusted Platform Module Modules Enabling amp Managing TPM Restart the computer Enter the Aptio Setup Utility pressing F2 during the POST startup Use the arrow keys to select the Security menu Select TPM Configuration and press Enter to access the sub menu Press Enter under Security Device Support menu and select Enable You will then need to press F4 to save the changes and restart the computer You can now manage the TPM from Windows oe oe ee Aptio Setup Utility Copyright C 2014 American Megatrends Inc Security Device Support Enable Figure
135. gement 20 The disk partition should read Healthy Hibernation Partition eurem 298 09 GB 100 MB NTI 102 68 GB NTFS i oe apes el et Teel et Tee at Online Healthy Sy Healthy Boot Pag MILI uj Ls Disk 1 pue Memes Basic 18 67 GB 10 67 GB 4 00 GB Online Eealthy Hibernation Partition adi tones e PS imp Em Cp ins dcm mu Ago Healthy Hibernation Partition 21 Restart the computer 22 Install the driver see below Intel amp Rapid Start Technology Driver Installation 1 Insert the Device Drivers amp Utilities User s Manual disc an attached DVD drive Click Option Drivers button Click 4 Install Rapid Start Driver gt Yes Click Next Next Yes Next Next Click Finish to restart the computer Gab Modules Figure 6 39 Computer Management Healthy Hibernation Partition Intel amp Rapid Start Technology Driver 6 49 Modules Sound Blaster Audio Install the Sound Blaster AP to allow you to configure the audio settings to your requirements for the best performance in games music and movies Sound Blaster X Fi MB 3 Audio AP Installation l ote el Insert the Device Drivers amp Utilities User s Manual disc an attached DVD drive Click Option Drivers button Click 5 Install SBX Fi MB 3 AP gt Yes Click Next gt Yes to accept the license Click Next gt Full Installation button Click Next gt Finish to restart the computer
136. ght click the lower left hot corner or use the Windows Logo Key S X key combination and select Command Prompt Admin r Programs and Features ce Administrator C Windows system32 CMD e K e Mobility Center Microsoft Windous Version 6 1 7601 Copyright lt c gt 2689 Microsoft Corporation All rights reserved Power Options Event Viewer ERST ET SON ui ON System Device Manager Network Connections Figure 6 32 Search for CMD Prompt Disk Management Computer Management Command Prompt Admin E ask Manager Control Panel File Explorer Search Run Shut down or sign out Desktop 7 Type DISKPART 8 Atthe DISKPART command type list disk Le ER Administrator C Windows systen32 CMD exe DISKPART Cc Users P17 gt DISKPART icrosoft DiskPart version 6 1 7661 opyright lt C gt 1999 2688 Microsoft Corporation On computer P17 PC DISKPART gt list disk Disk HHH Status zi Figure 6 E 33 TIME EET ee Diskpart List Disk B B Disk 2 Online DISKPART gt Intel Rapid Start Technology Driver 6 45 Modules 9 Type select disk is disk number where you want to create the store partition so refer to the results obtained from list disk for exact disk number 10 The message Disk is now the selected disk will appear Em Administrator CAWindowsksystem3 2 CMD exe DISKPART iC Users P17 gt D1SKPART Figure 6 8 34 is
137. hanp tt 2 1 HCP Hot supported deiki Comaraiion Weih Letporau Ca Depis ET 20 bit D Intonation Sample Rates a HERA Dagilal Jack 2240 kHz 48 0 kHz 44 1 kHz Encoded Formal No ceampsecied Tarea Fina Device utage Use H device enable Figure C 23 E HDMI Device General Supported Formats Levels Enhancements Advanced Properties Select the aiaee Io acply foe pou current speaker rnn guration Changes may nat tee effect unti the net time you start beck General Supported Formats Leveis Advanced Delau Formal Select the fample rate and bea depth te b ured when punning in chared mede 16 Eit AUDOU Hz ND Guartyi 16 hit 2266 Hz DA Radio Quali 15 bit 28100 Hz AC D Qual d i bit 447100 Hz Stadio Cuabty 245 hit 25000 Hr adis cC y ne Exclusme mode applicalions pricaily Dessen Low Frequency Probection eks uirz Ireuennies below a specfied cutoff to reduce nudo detorban Proneder Microsoft Status Disabled Restore Detauits BEER C 28 HDMI Audio Configuration Video Driver Controls HDMI Notes Connect a device with HDMI support to the HDMI Out port BEFORE attempt p ing to play audio video sources through the device To play audio sources through your external display s TV or LCD speakers you will need to go to the audio configuration control panel on the display and If you are using a third S party application to play configure the audio input
138. he functions of the Control Center amp Flexikey appli cations Control Center The Control Center gives quick access to frequently used controls power management features and enables you to quickly turn modules on off Click the Control Center icons to toggle the appropriate function or hold the mouse button down and move the dial control where applicable Certain functions will automatically be adjusted when a power mode is selected The Control Center in Windows 8 1 works under the Desktop app and not un der the Start screen Flexikey The Flexikey application is a quick hotkey configuration application which allows you to assign a single key to launch multiple key combinations or to launch programs and applications to create text macros and to disable certain keys The application can also be used to configure the mouse buttons to create hotkeys for gaming etc All the configuration settings are retained under up to12 profiles to which the settings are applied Click Flexikey in the Gaming section of the Control Center or the click the icon FJ EY in the notification area of the taskbar to launch the application Overview B 1 Control Center amp Flexikey Control Center Access To run the Control Center press the Fn Esc key combination or double click the icon Ga in the notification area of the taskbar Close the Control Center by clicking the close icon in the top right of the panel move the cursor o
139. he taskbar in the lower left corner of the screen and select Control Panel from the menu e Press the Windows logo key S on your keyboard and X to bring up the context menu and then press P to bring up the Control Panel Type Control Panel into the Search box in the taskbar and click on the icon when it pops up Programs and Features Mobility Center Power Options Event Viewer System Device Manager Network Connections Disk Management Computer Management Command Prompt Command Prompt Admin Task Manaae Control Panel File Explorer Search Run Shut down or sign out Desktop ER Control Panell Control Panel Desktop app e Apps EJ Settings Web control panel control panel add or remove programs p control panel system restore control panel windows 10 control panel settings display control panel list of programs control panel command line D uw D vun control panel shortcut Store Sr Time Machine Control Panel oO m My stuff Figure E 5 Windows 10 Control Panel Access E 6 Windows 10 Control Panel Windows 10 Settings The Settings item in the Start Menu and also as an App gives you quick access to a number of system settings control panels allowing you to adjust settings for System Devices Network amp internet Personalization Ac counts Time amp language Ease of Access Privacy and Update amp security Se
140. hpad when an external USB point device e g a USB mouse is attached 1 Se 3 Go to the Mouse Properties control panel Click to select Device Settings tab Click to place a check in the Disable internal pointing device when external USB pointing device is attached check box Click OK to save the setting Buttons Pointers Pointer Options Wheel Hardlyare f Device Settings Synaptics Pointing Device 3 Devices E Name P Ext Synaptics TouchPad P Figure 2 7 Mouse Properties Disable Touchpad e Disable internal pointing device when external USB pointing device is attached Tray Icon Remove tray icon from taskbar Touchpad Configuration 2 11 Storage Devices Mouse amp Audio PalmCheck ANS The PalmCheck feature Device Settings gt Settings gt Pointing gt Sensitivity PalmCheck helps prevent operating the Clickpad Touchpad by accident by recognizing when ly eres necev your palm is resting on it or brushing its surface while you are typing Clickpad Touchpad scrolling responsive ness when using one finger scrolling you can adjust the PalmCheck r Select an item PalmCheck E Overview D Scrolling slider towards Mini mum as per your pref erence Rotating Et Painting E Sensitivity 3 PalmCheck Touch Sensitivity s i d EJ Momentum Minimum x Maximum E Edge Motion BH Pointing Enhancements r EZ es e a
141. iew Model A Design IV amp Design V Figure 1 17 Bottom View Model A Designs IV amp V Fan Outlet Intake E s Ee 7m lt a mg emm m em e ili A Battery Information Always completely discharge then fully charge a new battery before using it Completely discharge and charge the battery at least once every 30 days or after about 20 partial dis charges See Battery Information on page 3 14 for full instructions Bottom View Model A Design IV amp Design V 1 27 D Quick Start Guide Figure 1 18 Bottom View Model B Bottom View Model B 1 Fan Outlet Intake 2 Subwoofer Speaker E Battery Information Always completely discharge then fully charge a new battery before using it Completely discharge and charge the battery at least once every 30 days or after about 20 partial dis charges See Battery Information on page 3 14 for full instructions 1 28 Bottom View Model B Windows 8 1 Control Panel Throughout this manual you will see an instruction to open the Control Panel Right click the lower left hot corner to bring up the context menu or use the Win dows Logo Key 2M X key combination and select Control Panel in both the Desktop app or Start screen Connections EH Start Start Screen Meibisty Center Power pluoers ivet Views System Deire Manage Hetvwerk d emngectsn
142. iex exe Integrated graphics Feature Setting E Ambient Ocdusion Not supported for this application Anisotropic filtering Use global setting Application controlled Antialiasinn FX AA Not innarted for this annlicatian Customization Options C 35 Video Driver Controls Set PhysXe Configuration NVIDIA PhysXe is a physics engine that can use the GPU to accelerate game and 3D application performance You can select the GeForce video card or CPU as a PhysX processor or configure the computer to auto select a PhysX processor recommended default setting 1 2 3 Figure C 50 Set PhysX Configuration Go to NVIDIA Control Panel Click Set PhysX configuration Click to Select a PhysX processor from the menu Auto select recommended is the default setting Click Apply to save the settings C 36 Set PhysX Configuration Specifications Appendix D Specifications E Latest Specification Information The specifications listed in this Appendix are correct at the time of going to press Certain items particularly processor types speeds and CD DVD device types may be changed updated or delayed due to the manufacturer s release schedule Check with your distributor supplier for details Specifications D 1 Specifications Intel Core i7 5700HQ 2 70GHz Processor 6M Smart Cache 14nm 14 Nanometer DDR3L 1866MHz TDP 47W Intel Core i7 4870HQ 2 50GHz Processor 6M L
143. in Airplane Mode and then insert the Device Drivers amp Utilities l pup te User s Manual disc into the DVD drive Click Option Drivers button Click 1 Install WLAN Driver gt Yes Click in the check box to agree to the End User License Agreement and click Install Click Finish click Yes if required to restart The operating system is the default setting for Wireless LAN control in Windows 10 Click the Wireless icon fd in the notification area of the taskbar and double click an access point to connect to it or click it and click Connect Wireless LAN Module E 21 Q O T o Q O T o Windows 10 Qualcomm Atheros WLAN Combo Driver Installation 1 Make sure the system is not in Airplane Mode and then insert the Device Drivers amp Utilities User s Manual disc into the DVD drive Click Yes to restart the computer The operating system is the default setting for Wireless LAN control in Windows 10 0 Click the Wireless icon fd in the notification area of the taskbar and double click an access point to connect to it or click it and click Connect 2 Click Option Drivers button 3 Click 1 Install WLAN Driver gt Yes 4 Select the language preferred and click Next 5 Click Next gt Next 6 Click in the check box to accept to the License Agreement and click Next 7 Click Finish 8 9 1 E 22 Wireless LAN Module Windows 10 Bluetooth amp WLAN
144. ing tasks in the left menu and on the high lighted links for infor mation Use the buttons on the top left to go back forward etc Let the 3D application decide Use the advanced 3D image settings Take me there curved lines wil appear Use my preference emphasizing Quality ee Moning towards tha Quality skle will improve swa Figure C 25 NVIDIA Control Panel NVIDIA Control Panel C 31 Video Driver Controls Customization Options One of the most important aspects of hybrid technology is that it will switch between the integrated GPU and discrete GPU seamlessly and automatically and does not re quire any input from the user However customization options are offered for users Click to enable Dis who prefer to set their own parameters for GPU usage play GPU Activity Icon in the Notifica Context Menu tion gien Se ee One of the quickest ways to choose which GPU to use for a particular application is access the A by using the Run with graphics processor in the context menu Es Display GPU Activity Icon ity monitor from the taskbar 1 Goto the NVIDIA Control Panel 2 Click Desktop from the top menu and select Add Run with graphics processor to Context Menu it should have a check alongside it File Edi LA BD Settings Help E 2 Add Desktop Context Menu Show Notification Tray Icon NVIDIA C a SE Add Run with graphics processor to Context Menu
145. ings for the keyboard and or mouse by clicking the button on the top left of the screen e g you may wish to create a profile with settings only for the mouse or keyboard Clicking on the keyboard or mouse icons will allow you to access the settings page for the either the keyboard or mouse SS Figure B 7 Enable Keyboard amp Mouse Language Selection Language Interface You can change the language interface by right clicking the icon H in the notification area of the taskbar and selecting the language from the menu B 12 Flexikey amp Application Control Center amp Flexikey Enabling or Disabling Flexikey You can enable or disable Flexikey and therefore any hotkeys or mouse profile functions currently in use by using the Fn Backspace key combination Pressing this key combination will toggle you between the currently selected keyboard or mouse profile to the standard keyboard and or mouse settings and back again USE FN BACKSPACE TO ENABLE OR DISABLE FLEXIKEY Figure B 8 Enable Disable Flexikey The icon Flexikey icon in the notification area of the taskbar will appear grayed out n when Flexikey is off and in color H when on an on screen icon will also pop up to display the status of the application as it is toggled on off 11 10 20 10 2014 H Flexikey Enabled Ef See E Flexikey Disabled Figure B 9 Taskbar Notification Area Icons Flexikey Application B
146. io Configuration on page C 27 Note that Sound Blaster X Fi MB3 audio will be disabled when you are connecting to an external display through an HDMI or Mini Display port connection Left View Model A 1 23 Quick Start Guide Figure 1 14 Left View Model B Left View Model B Vent Fan Intake HDMI Out Port 3 1 Powered USB 3 0 Port 4 Mini Display Port 2 5 Mini Display Port 1 N Powered USB 3 0 Port USB 3 0 ports are denoted by their blue color Note that the USB 3 0 port is not operational under DOS and does not support wake on USB The powered USB 3 0 in Figure 1 13 on page 1 23 port can supply power for charging devices only not for operating devices when the system is off but still powered by the AC DC adapter plugged into a working outlet or powered by the battery with a capacity level above 20 this may not work with certain devices see page 7 11 Toggle power to this port by using Fn power button HDMI Port Mini Display Port Note that the HDMI Port and Mini Display ports support video and audio signals to attached external displays see HDMI Audio Configuration on page C 27 Note that Sound Blaster X Fi MB3 audio will be disabled when you are connecting to an external display through an HDMI or Mini Display port connection 1 24 Left View Model B Quick Start Guide a Bottom View Model A Design I Figure 1 15 Bottom View Model A De
147. ith a del E In terface M 2 SSDs with a SATA Interface are supported See also Intel Rapid Storage Technology for RAID Systems on page 6 33 for more information if you have set your hard disks up in a RAID configuration and also Intel Smart Response Technology on page 6 38 E 26 Intel amp Rapid Storage Technology Windows 10 Sound Blaster Audio Install the Sound Blaster AP to allow you to configure the audio settings to your requirements for the best per formance in games music and movies Sound Blaster X Fi MB 3 Audio AP Installation Insert the Device Drivers amp Utilities User s Manual disc an attached DVD drive Click Option Drivers button Click 4 Install SBX Fi MB 3 AP gt Yes Click Next Yes to accept the license Click Next gt Full Installation button Click Next Finish to restart the computer Access the Sound Blaster X Fi MB3 control panel from the Creative item in All Apps in the Start Menu See Sound Blaster Audio on page 6 50 for further information CUN MESE Mr des pe Q O T o Sound Blaster Audio E 27 Q O T o Windows 10 Fingerprint Reader Module The fingerprint reader module provides a high level of security for your computer Make sure you have admin istrator s rights to your computer and have a Windows password enabled for full security protection The fingerprint reader module uses the Sign in optio
148. ium Liechtenstein Denmark Lux embourg Finland Netherlands France Norway Germany Portugal Greece Spain Iceland Sweden Ireland United Kingdom Cyprus Czech Republic Estonia Hungary Latvia Lithuania Malta Slovakia Poland Slov enia ErP Off Mode Power Consumption Statement The figures below note the power consumption of this computer in compliance with European Commission EC regulations on power consumption in off mode e Off Mode 0 5W Preface CE Marking This device has been tested to and conforms to the regulatory requirements of the European Union and has at tained CE Marking The CE Mark is a conformity marking consisting of the letters CE The CE Mark applies to products regulated by certain European health safety and environmental protection legislation The CE Mark is obligatory for products it applies to the manufacturer affixes the marking in order to be allowed to sell his product in the European market This product conforms to the essential requirements of the R amp TTE directive 1999 5 EC in order to attain CE Marking A notified body has determined that this device has properly demonstrated that the requirements of the directive have been met and has issued a favorable certificate of expert opinion As such the device will bear the notified body number 0560 after the CE mark The CE Marking 1s not a quality mark Foremost it refers to the safety rather than to the quality of a product Second
149. le Balanced Active Select a power plan T e t Battery Figure 3 9 _ Ej Critical battery action E d Ea an ced On battery Hibernate Battery Icon er Notification Area amp High performance ier Battery Advanced d Setti n gs Plunned in 5 Restore plan defaults More power options OK Cancel EEERENEMIETCRE T COME NN M Z Z e ul MH 224 0 i 3 14 Battery Information Conserving Battery Power Use a power plan that conserves power e g Power saver however note that this may have an affect on computer performance Lower the brightness level of the LCD display The system will decrease LCD brightness slightly to save power when it 1s not powered by the AC DC adapter Reduce the amount of time before the display is turned off Close wireless Bluetooth modem or communication applications when they are not being used Disconnect remove any unnecessary external devices e g USB devices ExpressCards etc SCH Display e o En Fully charged No display brightness S C Mute T 10055 A connected Balanced n meet display Brightness Volume Battery Status External Display No sync 2 amp pa deeg hips Lr Not presenting Synesettings Sync Center Presentation Settings Power Management Z Windows Mobility Center The Windows Mobi
150. le UE 6 26 3rd Party Bluetooth V4 0 Combo Driver Installation 0 0 0 eccccccccccccceeeseeeeecceeeeeaaeeeseeeeeeeeeeaeaeeenes 6 27 Intel Bluetooth Combo Driver Installation 22225 5952028527 130 gedet EEeg 6 27 Qualcomm Atheros Bluetooth Combo Driver Installation 2 00 00 cccccesecceseccesecceesssceseceeneceeeseueues 6 28 Bluetooth Configuration in ACEN ai 6 29 Intel Rapid Storage Technology s sseeessesssseeeerssssssssecrrrssssssssetersssssssscereresssssssseerresssssseeeeressssssssseeeeres 6 32 Eor Div aO E 6 32 Intel Rapid Storage Technology for RAID Systems 6 33 RAID Volume Data Verification and Renate 6 35 Replacing and Reverting Recovery and Master Volumes eese nennen eene 6 35 XXVI Preface Intel Smart Response Technology Aerer eg SE SE i us sdb uas eg 6 38 Enabling Intel Smart Response Technology eeeeeeeeessesseeseeeeenen nennen enne nnne nennen nn 6 39 Intel ik api stant Tecnology Kn 6 42 Intel Rapid Start Technology Configuration ssseeeeeeseeeeeeeee enne ennemis 6 43 Intel Rapid Start Technology Driver Installation ssssesesseeeeeeeeeeneeeeennn nnne 6 49 Sound Blaster AUdiO persse prinera EE O EAE EE E e A 6 50 Sound Blaster X Fi MB 3 Audio AP Installation 2 0 cccccccccccessseeseeeceeeceeaaeeeeeeceeecesaaaaeeeseeeceeeeesaaaeees 6 50 ett Ee A et Reader Mod le serpere E E E 6 60 Fingerprint Reader Driver EE le EE 6 61 Pine
151. lf and also access to your machine as it boots up after you turn it on Secure Boot Mode Standard These settings do not affect your machine or M S Standard network passwords Custom which will be set in your software OS Figure 5 6 Security Menu Set Supervisor Password Security Menu You can set a password for access to the Aptio Setup Utility This will not affect access to the computer OS only the Aptio Setup Utility 5 12 Security Menu Note To clear existing passwords press Enter and type the existing password then press Enter for the new password without typing any password entry and Enter again to confirm the password clearance Note You can only set the user password after you have set the supervisor pass word Set User Password Security Menu You can set a password for user mode access to the Aptio Setup Utility This will not affect access to the computer OS only the Setup utility unless you choose to set a Password on Boot see below Many menu items in the Aptio Setup Utility cannot be modified in user mode Note You can only set the user password after you have set the supervisor pass word Password on boot Security Menu Specify whether or not a password should be entered to boot the computer you may only set a password on boot if a supervisor password is enabled If Enabled is selected only users who enter a correct password can boot the system see the warning in th
152. lick a blank area of the Windows Desktop and select Screen Resolution Adjust the Resolution to make sure that it is at least 1024 768 although preferably 1366 768 or above see sidebar Screen Resolution GE NAR PL T I Display Screen Resolution v Search Control Panel D JMS Change the appearance of your display Screen Resolution for Apps Detect Windows 8 1 Identify The minimum resolution in which Apps will run is 1024x768 Make text and othe i ias ird riu M The minimum resolution required to support all the features of Q M Windows 8 including multitasking with snap is 1366x768 Orientation High 1366 x 768 Recommended M IH Advanced setting These specs are the minimum screen resolution that supports gece all the features of Windows 8 1 on a useful physical size What display setting i i OK Cancel Apply i 1024 x 768 Figure 1 32 Screen Resolution 1 44 Running Apps Quick Start Guide oy User Account Control Settings If your computer meets the minimum screen resolution requirements and still you can t run apps then that you have to check the status of User Account Control UAC Apps may fail to open when the UAC is turned off To check whether the UAC is on or off follow the instructions below 1 Open the Control Panel 2 Click on User Accounts and then click on Change User Account Control settings or click System and Security and click Change User Account Control Set
153. lick the device you wish to update reinstall the driver for you may need to click to expand the selection 4 Click Driver tab and click the Update Driver or Uninstall button and follow the on screen prompts Driver Installation 4 5 Drivers amp Utilities User Account Control If a User Account Control prompt appears as part of the driver installation procedure click Continue or Allow and follow the installation procedure as direct ed Windows Security Message If you receive a Windows security message as part of the driver installation process Just click Install this driver software anyway or Install to continue the installation procedure You will receive this message in cases where the driv er has been released after the version of Windows you are currently using All the drivers provided will have already received certification for Windows New Hardware Found If you see the message New Hardware Found dur ing the installation procedure other than when out lined in the driver install procedure click Cancel to close the window and follow the installation proce dure 4 6 Driver Installation Driver Installation General Guidelines The driver installation procedure outlined in this Chapter and in Chapter 7 Options amp Modules are accurate at the time of going to press Drivers are always subject to upgrade and revision so the exact procedure for certain drivers may
154. lity Center control panel provides an easy point of access for information on battery status power plans used and wireless device status etc Figure 3 10 Windows Mobility Center Battery Information 3 15 Power Management Battery Life Battery life may be shortened through improper maintenance To optimize the life and improve its performance fully discharge and recharge the battery at least once every 30 days New Battery Always completely discharge then fully charge a new battery see Battery FAQ on page 3 18 for instructions on how to do this Recharging the Battery with the AC DC Adapter The battery pack automatically recharges when the AC DC adapter is attached and plugged into an electrical outlet If the computer is powered on and in use it will take several hours to fully recharge the battery When the computer is turned off but plugged into an electrical outlet battery charge time is less Refer to LED Indica tors on page I 11 for information on the battery charge status and to Battery Information on page 3 14 for more information on how to maintain and properly recharge the battery pack EEEEREEEEUTF AMEN IO QM Se ae eae NN MZ Z Z jftc RE A 8 3 16 Battery Information Power Management Proper handling of the Battery Pack DO NOT disassemble the battery pack under any circumstances DO NOT expose the battery to
155. ly CE Marking is mandatory for the product it applies to whereas most quality markings are voluntary Preface FCC Statement Federal Communications Commission You are cautioned that changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user s authority to operate the equipment This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not in stalled and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures e Re orient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the service representative or an experienced radio TV technician for help Operation is subject to the following two condi
156. m when your computer ap pears not to be working Power Is the computer actually plugged into a working electrical outlet If plugged into a power strip make sure it is actually working Check the LED Power Indicators see LCD Panel Open Model B on page 1 10 to see the computer s power status Connections Check all the cables to make sure that there are no loose connections anywhere Power Savings Make sure that the system is not in Hibernate or Sleep mode by pressing the keys config ured in your Power Options see Configuring the Power Buttons on page 3 9 the Fn F12 key com bination or power button to wake up the system Brightness Check the brightness of the screen by pressing the Fn F8 and F9 keys to adjust the bright ness see Table I 5 on page I I7 Display Choice Press Fn F7 to make sure the system is not set to external only display Boot Drive Make sure there are no optical media and or USB storage devices in any connected drive 7 2 Basic Hints and Tips Troubleshooting Backup and General Maintenance Always backup your important data and keep copies of your OS and programs safe but close to hand Don t forget to note the serial numbers if you are storing them out of their original cases e g in a CD wal let Run maintenance programs on your hard disk and OS as often as you can You may schedule these pro grams to run at times when you are not using your comput
157. matted to more than 18 6GB e g a 20GB partition set on the SSD Note that the SSD requires at least 5MB of free unpartitioned and unallo cated space if you have used all the disk space for the partition you will need to shrink some of space for the cache memory s use f cas dd d ihid pu pers Computer iem Management Disk adie aed 95 11 71 GB Unallocated SSD oos mmm Unallocated Space mum Je men seem gegen OAOT rums See overleaf for instructions on enabling Intel Smart Response Technology 6 38 Intel Rapid Storage Technology Modules Enabling Intel Smart Response Technology 1 Runthe Intel amp Rapid Storage Technology application 2 Click Enable acceleration under Performance gt Smart Response Technology note that you will at least 5MB of free unpartitioned and unallocated space on the SSD otherwise the Smart Response Technology item will not appear O Performance Status Figure 6 27 Intel amp Rapid Storage Technology Performance Enable Acceleration Intel Smart Response Technology smart Response Technology TO an be accelerated using an available solid state drive as a cache device in or Power amp Performance Enable acceleration g j 3 Select the SSD to be used as a cache device 4 Selectthe size from the SSD to be allocated for the cache memory any remaining space on the SSD can be used for data storage using the simple da
158. me e g Sprint Fwds then click back in the Name field to avoid adding the recorded keys to the Tool Tips name Click Start Record and then press the key or keys in this case we will press Left Shift and W required make sure you press the key s required and do not click on them Click Stop Record to complete the process Click Save to save the settings within your chosen profile If you want to remove any mouse setting click to select it and then click Delete If you want to clear all the settings click Restore to return to the default mouse setting 0 The mouse button for any assigned Express Keys will appear in orange Enabling Time Record for Mouse Settings If you want to create a delay between key presses within the mouse click combination then you can use Time Record function to do so in the same manner as that used for keyboard settings see Enabling Time Record on page B 18 B 26 Mouse Settings Express Key Control Center amp Flexikey Mouse Settings Launch App You can assign a mouse button click to launch any application or program as follows 1 Enable and select the mouse under your chosen profile click on a mouse button to select it and then click to select Express Key in Action Type 2 Click Browse at the bottom right of the application window Dokurrente Dateiname riaghaiit Figure B 21 Mouse Launch App Browse to Executable File Mouse Settings Launch App B
159. mputer store A 4 Interface Ports amp Jacks Interface Ports amp Jacks EE EN USB 3 0 Port These USB ports are for low speed peripherals such as keyboards mice or scanners and for fL high speed peripherals such as external HDDs digital video cameras or high speed scanners etc Devices can be plugged into the computer and unplugged from the computer without the Powered USB 3 0 Port need to turn the system off if the power rating of your USB device is 500mA or above make sure lt you use the power supply which comes with the device The USB 3 0 ports are denoted by their blue color and are backwards compatible with USB 2 0 Note The powered USB 3 0 port see Figure 1 13 on page 1 23 may be toggled on off by means of the Fn Power Button key combination When the powered USB port is on it will supply power for charging devices only not for operating devices when the system is off but still powered by the AC DC adapter plugged into a working outlet or powered by the battery with a capacity level above 20 this may not work with certain devices see page 7 11 Note This function is designed to help charge USB compliant devices but is not designed to allow their operation Interface Ports amp Jacks A 5 Interface Ports amp Jacks Control Center amp Flexikey Appendix B Control Center amp Flexikey Overview The following chapter will give a quick description of t
160. n La Prier mj Disconnect Fxtend pas I E Remove device A BisonCam NB Pro Second screen only SB fort K eu Fujitsu USB Comfort Keybosrt Troubleshooting Chapter 7 Troubleshooting Overview Should you have any problems with your computer before consulting your service representative you may want to try to solve the problem yourself This chapter lists some common problems and their possible solutions This can t anticipate every problem but you should check here before you panic If you don t find the answer in these pages make sure you have followed the instructions carefully and observed the safety precautions in the preface If all else fails talk to your service representative You should also make a record of what happened and what remedies you tried Of course if something goes wrong it will happen at the most inconvenient time possible so you should preview this section just in case If after you ve tried everything and the system still won t cooperate try turning it off for a few minutes and then rebooting You will lose any unsaved data but it may start working again Then call your service representative FEIZEX JA H A A ee Overview 7 1 Troubleshooting Basic Hints and Tips Many of the following may seem obvious but they are often the solution to a proble
161. nces of this could be serious If you cannot remember your boot password you must contact your vendor and you may lose all of the information on your hard disk The sound cannot be heard or the volume The volume might be set too low Check the volume control in the Volume Control Panel in the Windows notification area or use the key combination Fn is very low F5 and F6 see Keyboard Shortcuts on page 1 16 to adjust Unwelcome numbers appear when typing Num Lock is turned ON see LCD Panel Open Model B on page 1 10 Es Other Keyboards If your keyboard is damaged or you just want to make a change you can use any standard USB keyboard The system will detect and enable it automatically However special functions hot keys unique to the system s regular keyboard may not work Problems and Possible Solutions 7 9 Troubleshooting The system freezes or the screen goes The system s power saving features have timed out Use the AC DC adapter dark press the sleep Fn F12 key combination or press the power button if no LEDs are lit The system never goes into a power Power Options features are not enabled Go to the Windows Power Options saving mode menu and enable the features you prefer see Power Saving States on page 3 7 Make sure you have enabled Hibernate mode from the control panel The Wireless LAN Bluetooth modules The modules are off as the computer is in Airplane Mode Check the LED c
162. ndows 10 it is possible to quickly configure external displays from the Project menu press the Windows logo key 2M on your keyboard and the P key To Configure Displays using Project 1 Attach your display to the appropriate Project port and turn it on 2 Press the gm P key combination 3 Click on any one of the options from the menu to select PC screen only Duplicate Extend or Second screen only piel 4 You can also click Connect to a wireless display at the bottom of the Project screen and follow the steps to connect to any wireless enabled display PC screen only Second screen only Q O o o Figure E 8 Project Video Features E 9 Q O T b o Windows 10 To access Display Control Panel and Screen Resolution in Windows 1 Goto the Control Panel 2 Click Display icon In the Appearance and Personalization category 3 Make and changes required from the Display Resolution Orientation or Multiple display menus 4 Click Apply to save the settings EJ Screen Resolution L1 X E Display gt Screen Resolution vo Search Control Panel P A Screen Resolution Change the appearance of your display Use the dropbox to select Detect i the screen Resolution o Figure E 9 Click Advanced settings Q Figure E 9 to bring up ird EE the Advanced properties Resolution 1366 x 768 Recommended v OQ tabs NES TEC 3 Click A
163. ndows 10 system as outlined in the following pages Driver Installation Windows 10 1 Insert the Device Drivers amp Utilities User s Manual disc into the computer s DVD drive or an attached DVD drive if applicable 2 Click the message Tap to choose what happens with this disc 3 Click Run autorun exe 4 Click Install Drivers button or Option Drivers button to access the Optional driver menu 5 Check the driver installation order from Table E 1 on page E 16 the drivers must be installed in this order which is the same as that listed in the Drivers Installer menu below 6 Click to select the driver you wish to install you should note down the drivers as you install them 7 Follow the instructions for each individual driver installation procedure as listed on the appropriate pages E Driver Installation If you miss the message above you can eject the De vice Drivers amp Utilities User s Manual disc and then reinsert it Alternatively double click the disc icon in Comput er use the Windows logo key S E key combina tion to go to Computer in Windows Explorer Q O T o Windows 10 Drivers amp Utilities E 15 Windows 10 NVIDIA Video VGA Page E 17 Page E 26 Card Reader Page E 17 Page E 28 Page E 18 Table E 1 Driver Installation Video VGA Touchpad Control Center Airplane MEI Driver Q O T o E 16 Windows
164. ne way do not force them HDMI Out Port The HDMI Out High Definition Multimedia Interface port is an audio video connector HoT interface for transmitting uncompressed digital streams This allows you to connect an external es monitor TV or Flat Panel Display etc as a display device see Attaching Other Displays on page C 21 by means of a HDMI cable Note that HDMI carries both audio and video signals Interface Ports amp Jacks A 3 Interface Ports amp Jacks Ey ee Headphone Out Jack Headphones or speakers may be connected through this jack Note Set your system s volume C to a reduced level before connecting to this jack Microphone In Jack Plug an external microphone in to this jack to record on your computer A Mini DisplayPort The Mini DisplayPort is a miniatuarized version of the DisplayPort which is a digital display interface standard that allows a digital audio video interconnect between the computer and its external display or a home theater system This port supports LAN Network functions Note Broadband e g ADSL modems usually connect to the LAN port S PDIF Out Jack This S PDIF Sony Philips Digital Interface Format Out Port allows you to connect your DVD ne capable PC to a Dolby AC 3 compatible receiver for 5 1 or dts surround sound Security Lock Slot To prevent possible theft a Kensington type lock can be attached to this slot Locks can be t J purchased at any co
165. ng and repairing 13 Click Close in the Verify Volume Data Results window Manage Volume Name Vee Data stripe size 16 KB D Size 244 204 MB Advanced Cache mode Off System volume Yes Verification details Verification errors found 0 Blocks with media errors 0 Physical sector size 4096 Bytes Logical sector size 512 Bytes Valume MyRAID Verification complete Verification errors found 0 More help Close Modules Lae Scheduling Verify amp Repair You can schedule verifi cation and repair by clicking Preferences gt Scheduler and en abling a set time for ver ification and repair Figure 6 25 Intel Rapid Storage Technology Verify Intel amp Rapid Storage Technology 6 37 Modules Intel amp Smart Response Technology Intel Smart Response Technology is an Intel Rapid Storage Technology Intel Smart RST caching feature that accelerates computer system performance by using the aa nee M 2 SSD as cache memory between the hard disk drive and system memory e S NES rien TERES Sean System Requirements to support Intel amp Smart Response Technology Response Technology e System BIOS with SATA mode set to RAID see SATA Mode Advanced does not support M 2 Menu on page 5 10 SA AAG o Intel Rapid Storage Technology software installed bubo A a pss e A Solid State Drive SSD with a minimum capacity of 18 6GB or with a parti supported tion on the drive for
166. nge a password and Task Manager options If you click the Power icon in the lower right corner of the screen a power management option menu appears to display Sleep Shut down and Restart Figure 3 6 Ctrl Alt Delete Menu Sleep Shut down Feslart To fully control all the power options including Hibernate mode go to the Power Options control panel and configure the power button sleep button and lid to per form the function selected Configuring the Power Buttons 3 13 Power Management Battery Information NAR Le T Follow these simple guidelines to get the best use out of your battery Low Battery Warning Battery Power When the battery is criti Your computer s battery power is dependent upon many factors including the pro ecu orams you are running and peripheral devices attached You can set actions to be Co WS NSF taken e g Shut down Hibernate etc and set critical and low battery levels from nd p ME power plan Change plan settings Change advanced power settings see Figure SECH E3 3 on page 3 6 data will be lost when RM the power is depleted Click the battery icon BL in the notification area to see the current battery level and charge status Advanced settings 29 Fully charged 10058 Select the power plan that you want to customize and then choose settings that reflect how you want your computer to manage power Change settings that are currently unavailab
167. ngerprint Reader Sensor Optional Co N LU PD UT o 00 Note that the Touchpad Clickpad and Buttons has a valid operational area indicat ed within the dotted lines above LCD Panel Open Model A Designs IV amp V 1 9 Quick Start Guide Figure 1 4 LCD Panel Open Model B LCD Panel Open Model B 1 Built In PC Camera PC Camera LED Built In Array Microphone LCD Speakers Power Button Illuminated LED Keyboard TouchPad amp Buttons Fingerprint Reader Sensor Optional Co N DUI DN o o Note that the Touchpad Clickpad and Buttons has a valid operational area indi cated within the dotted lines above 1 10 LCD Panel Open Model B Quick Start Guide oy LED Indicators The LED indicators display helpful information about the current status of the computer eee em come o m Caps Lock is Activated The Battery has Reached Critically Low Al Dare Look Osi Power Status Scroll Lock is Activated Green The Battery is Fully Charged si sce Loc on B EN Hard Disk Activity AC DC Power is Plugged In Green dl Mode is ON the WLAN Bluetooth Blinkina Oranae The Powered USB Port is On amp 3G 4G Modules are OFF Db g g see Powered USB 3 0 Port on page 1 23 Integrated GPU iGPU In Use The Computer is On Discrete GPU dGPU Is Powered Blinking Green The Computer is in Sleep Mode Table 1 3 LED Indicators LCD Panel Open Model
168. ngton Type Lock Slot BIOS Password Fingerprint Reader Module Factory Option Trusted Platform Module 2 0 Supports Wake on LAN Supports Wake on USB Supports Wake on RTC Alarm Embedded 4 Cell Polymer Battery Pack 60WH For Model A Design Il amp Model B Designs amp IL Full Range AC DC Adapter AC in 100 240V 50 60Hz DC Output 19 5V 9 23A or 19V 9 5A 180 Watts For Model A Designs amp V Full Range AC DC Adapter AC in 100 240V 50 60Hz DC Output 19 5V 9 23A or 19V 9 5A 180 Watts OR Full Range AC DC Adapter AC in 100 240V 50 60Hz DC Output 19 5V 7 7A 150 Watts For Model A Designs lll amp IV and Model B Design lll Full Range AC DC Adapter AC in 100 240V 50 60Hz DC Output 19 5V 7 7A 150 Watts A barebone system does not include the HDD RAM adapter power cord and factory option modules weight tolerance within 5 Specifications Temperature Operating 5 C 35 C Non Operating 20 C 60 C Relative Humidity Operating 20 80 Non Operating 10 90 For Model A Designs lll 385mm w 271mm d 25mm h 2 5kg Barebone System with 60WH Battery For Model A Designs IV amp V 385mm w 271mm d 26 9mm h 2 5kg Barebone System with 60WH Battery For Model A Design ll 385mm w 271mm d 28 8mm h 2 5kg Barebone System with 60WH Battery For All Model B Designs 417mm w 287mm d 29 98mm h
169. nitors caused by the continuous display of graphics on the screen for an extended period of time take the following precautions e Set the Windows Power Plans to turn the screen off after a few minutes of screen idle time e Use a rotating moving or blank screen saver this prevents an image from being displayed too long e Rotate desktop background images every few days Turn the monitor off when the system is not in use LCD Electro Plated Logos Note that in computers featuring a raised LCD electro plated logo the logo is covered by a protective adhesive Due to general wear and tear this adhesive may deteriorate over time and the exposed logo may develop sharp edges Be careful when handling the computer in this case and avoid touching the raised LCD electro plated logo Avoid placing any other items in the carrying bag which may rub against the top of the computer during transport If any such wear and tear develops contact your distributor supplier XVIII Preface Contents hour M 9 I ErP Off Mode Power Consumption Statement ccccccccccccssssssseeccececeeeeeeeseeeececeessuaeesseecceeeessaaeeseeeeeeeess JI PECS E E IN PCC RP Radiation EXposure State ie HE 2rd qur enoni ob Eed EE V lisse nior for Care and BD IUIS NM OT VII SEENEN ee IX go AN Oy AM X Polymer Battery Eeler E XI General Battery EH ee XII gru qe
170. nm er rE X A 4 vere ruin Eet ee A 4 UE WEE GE A 5 POW orsi EB jo A go M H A 5 Control Center amp Flexikey 7 0 B 1 XXVIII Preface COMUMOR TC Uc c E B 1 IPTC XI CV BY feet B 1 PONCE ROG eebe B 3 OUR eegene B 4 loyers SVStE HEPEIOSPIUL eier B 5 Brightness System Program Eein B 5 One 5 y Stein O EE B 5 Pan EE y eTO uci ETT EE E B 5 This system supports Energy Star power e sssssesesssssssssseerssssssssceeerossssssseeressssssseeeeressssssseeeeresssssssseeeeeeo B 6 Sleep Buiton e uri E B 6 Display ER Progra E B 6 Display Utility System Program for High Definition displays only seeeeeeeeeeee B 6 Time Zone System Programi EE B 6 Desktop Backeround System PEOSYTABI NEE B 6 Bakie e ee DOVEO W B 7 TouchPad amera DEVICE ee B 7 Caps Lock Scroll Lock Number Lock Airplane Mode B 7 Left Windows Cu ME B 7 Plead One Cranial ee B 7 Leet ee E ME B 7 Display Utility System Program for High Definition displays only eee ecccccceecceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeees B 8 Eleukey el EE B 11 Preface Lcda ESI e NR EE E B 12 Keyboard Setings EXDEESS KOY sisse rU RES DSPe mec ni a vu ION a Due Ste IFO dome hU Ted EEEa Due TDr BUD UE B 16 Igel ibn EE er PT B 18 Sen EC FP
171. ns configuration of the Windows Account Fingerprint Reader and Power Saving States If your computer is in a power saving state e g Hibernate or Sleep you should keep your finger clear of the fingerprint sensor Allow the system to fully resume before swiping your finger across the sensor Fingerprint Reader Driver Installation Click Finish to restart the computer The fingerprint reader module uses the Sign in options configuration of the Windows Account see overleaf 1 Insert the Device Drivers amp Utilities User s Manual disc into the CD DVD drive 2 Click Option Drivers 3 Click 5 Install Fingerprint Driver gt Yes 4 Click Next gt Install 5 6 E 28 Fingerprint Reader Module Windows 10 Fingerprint Module Configuration Click the Settings item in the Start Menu and then click Accounts and click Sign in options You will need to add a Windows password click Add under Password After you have added the password you will need to also add a PIN Under Windows Hello click Set up under Fingerprint The wizard will then guide you through the set up process to scan your fingerprints You will be instructed to swipe the same finger across the reader a number of times Click Close when complete You can choose to Add another finger this is recommended or Remove the current fingerprint reading You can now scan your fingerprint to log on to the computer b Ew E a c CH Arr
172. nstallation for Windows 8 1 Follow the instructions overleaf to install the USIM card which will be provided by your service provider and then use the Charms Bar Wireless icon to access the 3G 4G network in the same manner as the WLAN see page 6 72 6 70 3G 4G Module Modules 3G 4G Module USIM Card Installation For Model A Computers Only Insert the USIM card as illustrated below pay careful attention to the orientation of the card as the gold contact side of the card should face upwards until 1t clicks fully into position To eject the card simply press it until it ejects but do not attempt to eject the card while connected to a 3G 4G network see below Figure 6 56 USIM Card Insertion pI 2 D HR EE Ra 3G 4G Module 6 71 Modules 3G 4G Configuration in Windows You can configure a 3G 4G connection as below however make sure the system 1s not in Airplane Mode before configuration begins Charms Bar 1 Goto the Charms Bar 2 Select Settings and then click the WiFi icon it should read Available under the icon and Airplane mode should be Off 3 Alist of available access points will appear under Mobile Broadband 3G 4G Configuration in Available Windows on page 6 72 Notifications Figure 6 57 Networks Mobile Broadband TD o
173. nto the top right corner of the panel to highlight it Flexikey amp Access The Flexikey is accessed from within the Control Center by clicking Flexikey amp in the Gaming section of the Control Center Figure B 1 Control Center amp Flexikey B 2 Overview S a E E CJ 4 Customize Control Center amp Flexikey Power Modes You can set a Power Mode by clicking the appropriate icon at the top of the Control Center Each power mode will affect the Power Conservation Mode Airplane Mode Power Plan and PC camera power etc You can click a Control Center icon to set an overall power mode and then click individual icons in the Control Center to power on off the Touchpad and PC camera Power Power Conservation Mode Mode Balance Energy Star Energy Star Performance Balance Table B 1 Power Modes Overview B 3 Control Center amp Flexikey Control Center Menus The Control Center contains 3 menu headings System Program Device and Gaming under the Power Modes Click the menu headings and then click any of the buttons outlined on the following pages A Display Utility The Display Utility icon ES will only appear in the Sys tem Program menu if your display s resolution is QHD 2560 1440 or above The Display Utility allows you to adjust text size on the screen to make it easier to view see page B 8 The System Program will display an arrow icon
174. o EN e Figure E 3 Expanding the Start Menu E 4 Windows 10 Start Menu Windows 10 Pining Unpinning Apps amp Programs to from the Start Menu To make things easy to find you can add and remove tiles for apps and programs to the Start Menu Right Click on a program s icon and select Pin to Start from the drop down menu To remove an app or program from the Start Menu right click the icon and select Unpin from Start You can use the same method to pin apps pro erams to from the taskbar select pin to taskbar unpin this program from the taskbar RK B m Opani Life at a glance Play and Explore Open Get Started SCH Open file location il Se Run as administrator Troubleshoot compatibility Pin to Start Pin to taskbar Get Skype Maps Calculator Unpin from Start Alarms amp Clock Resize gt Turn live tile off K Paint gt Pin to taskbar 3 Restore previous versians OneNote Send to b Cut Copy File Explorer 03 Settings 9 Power All apps Create shortcut Delete Rename Properties Q z mah Figure E 4 Pin to Start Unpin from Start Windows 10 Start Menu E 5 Q O o o Windows 10 Windows 10 Control Panel In many instances throughout this manual you will see an instruction to open the Control Panel The Control Panel can be accessed in a number of ways in Windows 10 Right click the Start Menu icon 24 in t
175. ock Slide show screen I The Camera Button will take you back to the home screen of the camera app 3 Click Delete to remove any photo from the camera roll you will be asked to click Delete again to confirm the deletion The Open With button will allow you to select a program with which to open the photo You can click Set as Lock screen to set the photo as the lock screen picture Clicking Slide Show will create a slide show of photos video in the camera roll Click Rotate to rotate the picture through 90 degrees Use the handles to Crop any captured picture and click Apply to make the changes you can change the Aspect ratio by clicking the button and selecting an aspect ratio from the menu You can Save a copy create another copy of the PE EL 6 16 PC Camera Module Modules photo with the edited changes Update original which changes the original picture permanently or Undo any changes Click the Edit button to bring up a full suite of tools to edit the photo 10 Click on the menu headings on the left and then click on the tool on the right to edit the photo as required Edit Menu Basic Fixes Light Color Effects g Q Rotate Figure 6 12 Editing Tools Selective focus Contrast Highlights Saturation Color enhance Q Retouch Shadows 11 After the editing process is completed right click on the photo to Save a copy create another copy of the photo with the edited changes U
176. om the menu Adapter Monitor Color Management Inteld re Graphics Control Panel Intel Iris Graphics Control Panel One bhaca Properties Graphs s Ext Tray Display Butit in Display Refresh Rate 60p Hz Intel Jena Graphs Content Panel Rotation Rotate to 0 Degrees Scaling Maintain Display Scaling ES C 6 Intel Iris TM Graphics Control Panel Video Driver Controls You can make changes to any of the graphics properties by clicking the appropriate menu panel and adjusting the settings on the right Intel ris Graphics Control Panel Options and Support Figure C 3 Intel Iris TM Graphics Control Customize your graphics Panel settings to enhance your visual experience Y Intel Iris TM Graphics Control Panel C 7 Video Driver Controls Sub Menus Some of the menu panels will also have sub menus in the top left corner of the menu alongside the icon n to display further configuration options Display v Options and Support v Display Settings Hot Key Manager Multiple Displays Information Center Figure C 4 Audio Settings Preferences Intel Iris TM Graphics Support Control Panel Sub Menus Color Enhancement Image Enhancement Image Scaling Gamut Mapping C 8 Intel Iris TM Graphics Control Panel Video Driver Controls Display Click either Display Settings or Color to make display adjustments including con LP figuration for any attached
177. on LA BEE EENS a C 4 Video Driver Installation Video Driver Controls Intel amp Iris TM Graphics Control Panel Advanced video configuration options are provided by the Intel R Iris TM Graphics Control Panel To access the control panel see below and overleaf E Intel amp Dynamic Video Memory 1 Click the Intel Iris M Graphics Control Panel icon in the Apps screen Technology Apps Intel DVMT automati cally and dynamically al locates as much up to 1748MB system mem O Alarms p Finance M Mail Ki ory RAM as needed to the integrated video sys ad Maps tem the video driver ER must be installed LJ Bing Travel gt Music DVMT returns whatever memory is no longer needed to the operating system M4 Calculator MI Calendar ELT OneDrive Figure C 1 Start Screen Intel Iris Graphics Control Panel see over Intel Iris TM Graphics Control Panel C 5 Video Driver Controls Figure C 2 Intel Iris TM Graphics Control Panel Access OR 2 Right click the Desktop and select Graphics Properties from the menu OR 3 Click Advanced settings in the Screen Resolution control panel in Windows 4 Click the Intel Iris Graphics Control Panel tab and click Graphics Properties button OR 5 Double click Intel Iris Graphics in the Windows Control Panel 6 Click the icon E in the notification area of the Desktop taskbar and select Graphics Properties fr
178. on to accept the license agreement MEI Driver and click Next 1 Click 9 Install MEI Driver gt Yes 4 Click Finish gt Restart Now to restart the com 2 Click Next puter 3 Click the check box to accept the license and then click Next Control Center 4 Click Next 1 Click 7 Install Control Center AP gt Yes 5 Click Finish 2 Click Next Audio co CNC Ushio a 1 Click 10 Install Audio Driver gt Yes 4 After restart a control panel will pop up to allow gt Click Next gt Next you to select the type of keyboard for your system 3 Click Finish to restart the computer see Flexikey amp Application on page I 14 and Appendix B Note that after installing the audio driver the system will not return to the Drivers Installer screen To in Airplane stall any of the optional drivers listed overleaf eject the Device Drivers amp Utilities User s Manual disc and then reinsert it or double click the disc icon in My Computer and click Option Drivers button to ac 1 Click 8 Install Airplane Driver gt Yes cess the optional driver menu Note Do not use Update Driver in Device Manager to install the Airplane mode driver Q O T o E 18 Windows 10 Drivers amp Utilities Windows 10 Optional Drivers See the following pages for the driver installation procedures for any modules included in your purchase option Note that you need to install both the WLAN amp Bluetooth drivers for the WLAN
179. order to pre vent unexpected system behavior SATA Mode Selection The SATA mode selec tion should be made be fore installing your operating system DO NOT change your selected SATA mode unless you intend to re install your operating system Make sure you have backed up all your data before doing so Setting Up SATA RAID or AHCI Mode AHCI Mode Advanced Host Controller Interface AHCI is an interface specification that allows the storage driver to enable advanced serial ATA features such as Native Command Queuing for maximum hard disk efficiency and performance AHCI mode can be supported by one or two hard disks solid state drives Make sure you install the In tel Rapid Storage Technology application if you have set up your HDDs SSDs in AHCI mode see Intel Rapid Storage Technology on page 6 32 RAID To configure your RAID Redundant Array of Independent Disks system in Strip ing RAID 0 Mirroring RAID 1 or Recovery modes see Table 6 1 on page 6 3 you will require at least two identical see sidebar HDDs SSDs Intel Rapid Storage Technology Application Make sure you install the Intel amp Rapid Storage Technology application if you have set up your HDDs SSDs in RAID mode see Intel Rapid Storage Technol 0gy on page 6 32 6 2 Setting Up SATA RAID or AHCI Mode Modules SES Table 6 1 Identical drives reading and writing data in parallel to increase performance RAID 0 RAID
180. orer Search Run Shut down or sign out Desktop ft of the screen access the menu Figure 1 20 Advanced Context Menu Right Click Start Button Windows 8 1 Control Panel 1 31 Quick Start Guide Windows 8 1 Start Screen amp Desktop The Apps control panels utilities and programs within Windows are accessed from the Start screen and or Windows Desktop app The Desktop which runs as an app within the Start screen can be accessed by clicking the Desktop item in the Start screen or by using the Windows Logo Key S D key combination Click the arrow at the bottom of the Start screen to access Apps RDIA1I 5 2 Desktop App Figure 1 21 Windows Start Screen 1 32 Windows 8 1 Start Screen amp Desktop Quick Start Guide Apps amp Tiles The Start screen will contain a number of apps and many more will be installed as you add more applications etc Not all of these apps can fit on one screen so you will often need use the slider at the bottom of the screen in order to view all the necessary Apps Accessing Pining Unpinning All Apps You can add and remove the tiles for apps and control panels in the Start screen Right click on an app to bring up the context menu and you pin the App to or unpin from the Start screen or to the taskbar star Click the arrow at the bottom of the art ROTAT screen to access All Apps r J Magn C Y Di e FEI Bin to Start TE Pin t
181. ount of power during the instal lation procedure and if the remaining battery capacity is not adequate this may cause the sys tem to shut down and cause system problems note that there is no safety issue involved here and the battery will be rechargeable within 1 minute Drivers amp Utilities Driver Installation Insert the Device Drivers amp Utilities User s Manual disc into an attached DVD drive Click the message Tap to choose what happens with this disc Click Run autorun exe Click Install Drivers button or Option Drivers button to access the Optional driver menu STRE h CUN iViobile SC n rivers F P cdi m ption Drive User s Manual Browse CD DVD Figure 4 1 Drivers Installer Screen 1 4 2 Driver Installation Drivers amp Utilities 5 Check the driver installation order from Table 4 1 on page 4 4 the drivers must be installed in this order which is the same as that listed in the Drivers Installer menu below Click to select the driver you wish to install you should note down the drivers as you install them Follow the instructions for each individual driver installation procedure as listed on the following pages ND Figure 4 2 Install Drivers Driver installation 4 3 Drivers amp Utilities Intel Rapid Storage Technology Cara HERRAT Page4 7 required for hard disks in AHCI amp RAID modes SE E Wireles
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183. ower Options Hardware and Sound can be accessed from the Control Panel The Power Menu item in Set tings in the Charms Bar in Windows 8 1 may be used to Shut down or Restart you can also add Hibernate Sleep to the menu see Adding Hibernate Sleep to the Power Menu on page 3 10 You can also use the context menu Shut down or sign out shut the computer down restart etc Power Button Start Screen Desktop App Start Screen D Programs and Festure Programs and Features RD1A1 5 Mobity Center Mobikty Cones SS 2 Power Options Ponet plaani e Eveil Vorworr eent Viewer teen System System Shut down Device Manager Dence Manager Network Connectianm hithenk Conners Dok Management Dak Management Restart Carmgruber Mangernent Computer Maagement Charms Bar Command Prompt Lemenand Pesmpl Adie Command Prompt Lommand Premet dmi Tech Manager Tack Piarik Sleep Central Farel Canbral Panel l ile Exphower File Explorer 5earch Search CG Shut down IX we Shar dows gt TEIH Restart Notifications Keyboard Figure 1 31 Shut Down Restart Power Options 1 43 Quick Start Guide Running Apps To run apps in Windows 8 1 you will need to check that the Screen Resolution and User Account Control Set tings are compatible with the system requirements Screen Resolution Settings 1 Switch to the Windows Desktop click the app or use the Windows logo key S D key combination 2 Right c
184. ox and click on the sliders to adjust the settings Click on Save to save any custom changes to the set levels and effects EAX EFFECTS D momo sper TEE 3 Figure 6 45 Sound Blaster X Fi 3 BELLELLI EAX Effects amp EQ S m EG CLASSICAL Mi ScouT MODE VOICEF X a LJ ke du lt I m ja cl e UI a D D X m UI EAX EFFECTS amp EQ ADVANCED SETTINGS m u D N nil al III DI Li D III W N ul N ul o ul o o DN IW lt m Sound Blaster Audio 6 55 Modules Advanced Settings Select the speaker headphone configuration from the dropbox and click on Test to hear the effect You can also adjust the Bass Management by clicking the Bass Re direction and Subwoofer Gain and click on the slider to adjust the Crossover Fre quency Figure 6 46 SPEAKERS HEADPHONES CONFIGURATION Sound Blaster X Fi 3 e 5 1 SURROUND v Advanced Settings A i TEST 7 BASS MANAGEMENT d KA b a BASS REDIRECTION FZ 4 SUBWOOFER GAIN SETTINGS CROSSOVER FREQUENCY ScouT MODE VOICEF X BLASTER a e d o K D X m d EAX EFFECTS amp EQ ADVANCED HOT KEY CONFIGURATION CONFIGURE HOT KEYS 6 56 Sound Blaster Audio Modules Hot Key Configuration Click Configure Hot Keys in Scout Mode or Advanced Settings menus to access the Hot Key Configuration menu Click Enable All Hot Keys and then click on the task and press the k
185. p E 1 32 AE BI e E E E E A E E E E 1 33 RS rein ee EE 1 34 The Darne EE 1 35 MON E E e E E E E E S 1 37 Katie GE 1 38 IVECEOSORE pha TE 1 38 KEE External Displays ee 1 42 OW Cl CODDIIOBS eebe 1 43 HE POO ee 1 44 Storage Devices Mouse amp Audio vu 2 Ppa Wise Bieb iore ite Ioa Re NETTO EIS 2 2 ee ard Eeer 2 3 e te Or 2 4 BC EO For AUGE EE 2 5 SEI ET Ke WE 2 6 Touchpad ang Buttons MIOUSE aux ordccos suse nts eege Eege 2 8 TobchpadA OMI QUOI WE 2 0 CESS ANG Ke T 2 10 XXI Preface Power Management uj 3 TETON e E 3 2 ACDC AGIDO ebe 3 2 SE 3 2 Turn POSU SS o GN UN PORTO 3 3 SINS the Computer DOWN E 3 4 EE e E 3 5 EE eege 3 7 s e 3 7 ele RR NETT UD E 3 8 vni d P 3 8 Conia tbe Power BDULLOfIS ee 3 0 EE EIER eege EE 3 11 EENEG 3 12 Battery rte gn Ee e 3 14 AVC POW d 3 14 rentis nili uis Exerc RERO 3 15 oT durs ma E NR haceu tenes 3 16 KE RT TC 3 16 Recharging the Battery with the AC DC Adapter
186. pdate original which changes the original picture permanently Undo any changes or Cancel the editing PC Camera Module 6 17 Modules Editing Videos 1 Clicking on a captured video will bring up an app bar with a series of buttons SE fo r Video Lamera Delete Open with Slide show Trim 2 Click Delete to remove any video from the camera roll you will be asked to click Delete again to confirm the deletion 3 The Open With button will allow you to select a program with which to run the Video 4 Clicking Slide Show will create a slide show of photos video in the camera roll 5 Click Trim to edit the video Use the round buttons at either end of the slider to adjust the video length and click Save a copy to save the changes made Figure 6 14 Trim Video for Video Files Click to select and move the rounded buttons to edit the video B aT lll SE 6 18 PC Camera Module Modules Video File Size Note that capturing high resolution video files requires a substantial amount of disk space for each file After recording video check the video file size right click the file and select Properties and the remaining free space on your hard disk go to My Computer right click the hard disk and select Properties If necessary you can remove the recorded video file to a removable medium e g CD DVD or USB Flash drive Note that the Windows 8 1 system requires a minimum of 16GB 32 bit or 20GB 64 bit of
187. pply to save any changes made Advanced settings Project to a second screen or press the Windows logo key Bis p Make text and other items larger or smaller e What display settings should choose OK Cancel Figure E 9 Screen Resolution E 10 Video Features Windows 10 Display Settings 1 You can quickly adjust the display by right clicking the desktop and selecting Display Settings 2 Adjust the settings using the sliders in the menu or click Advanced display settings to change resolution 3 Click Apply to save any changes made to resolution View KT sim H Xx o snb ju x Sort by S svsTEM CC ADVANCED DISPLAY SETTINGS Refresh i i n DA 0 Customize your display Customize your display Paste l s Paste shortcut MNotificatiens A ae Weil Graphics Properties Apps amp featurer E Graphics Options biittiin New 73 Display settings Tabet made ee y Battery save t Change the sine of text apps and miher ect KXPR Recommended FEAR 5 Zb F identify Dasher i nect TO A wireless di Stone Creer naar L ndez pe Peso Libor Offre mapa RE P 1368 ES Recommended Brygeitraerss lel Default apps db Apply Cancel Senn Auda my sensim beigfibness Sutematic ly SCH os Related settings Citar ealbbranni Cla Type text Figure E 10 Display Settings Q O o ll o Video Features E 11 Q O
188. pported in one direction only simultaneous data transfer is not supported Therefore if you are copying a file from your computer to a Bluetooth enabled device you will not be able to copy a file from the Bluetooth enabled device to your computer until the file transfer process from the computer has been completed ji Note that you need to install both the WLAN amp Bluetooth drivers for the WLAN amp Bluetooth Combo modules 6 26 Bluetooth amp WLAN Combo Module 3rd Party Bluetooth V4 0 Combo Driver Installation l AE ad Make sure the system is not in Airplane Mode and then insert the Device Drivers amp Utilities User s Manual disc into an attached DVD drive Click Option Drivers button Click 2 Install Combo BT Driver gt Yes Click Next Click Finish to restart the computer See Bluetooth Configuration in Windows on page 6 29 for configura tion instructions Intel Bluetooth Combo Driver Installation l pde Make sure the system is not in Airplane Mode and then insert the Device Drivers amp Utilities User s Manual disc into an attached DVD drive Click Option Drivers button Click 2 Install Combo BT Driver gt Yes Click Next Next Click in the check box to accept the license and click Next Click Next Finish Click Yes to restart the computer See Bluetooth Configuration in Windows on page 6 29 for configura tion instructions Bluetooth amp WLAN Combo Mo
189. ppropriate monitor icon and drag it to match the physical arrangement you wish to use e g the secondary display may be extended left right above be low the primary display Click Display Settings to make adjustments required C 22 Attaching Other Displays Video Driver Controls To Enable Collage Mode 1 Attach your external displays to the external monitor port and HDMI Out port and turn Z them on 2 Go to the Intel R HD Graphics Control Panel control panel and click Display gt Collage Mode Multiple Displays sub menu Collage mode is used to 3 Click Collage from the Select Multiple Display Mode menu combine a number of 4 Click Enable Collage and click On displays into a single 5 Click Vertical or Horizontal to arrange and displays as required unified higher resolution 6 Click Apply and OK to confirm the settings change for larger screen sizes Intel Iris Graphics Control Panel 0 x Display Multiple Displa intel Select Display Mode Select One or More Active Displays Arrange Displays Fi gure C 18 Temm Wide Display Multiple Digital Televisi n Bent GW2255 di Displays Collage W Collage e vi Jya Tein Wa BS Select Profile Buil Coreectian Current Settings Erte v Disable Attaching Other Displays C 23 Video Driver Controls Attaching Other Displays Devices Charms Bar You can configure attached displays from Devices in the Charms Bar a Windows Logo Key mE sg
190. ptio Setup Utility Copyright C 2014 American Megatrends Inc Exit Save Changes and Reset Click Save Changes and Reset to save all changes made Choosing to Discard Changes or Exit Discarding Changes will wipe out any changes you have made to the Setup You can also choose to restore the original Setup defaults that will re turn the Setup to its original state and erase any previous changes you have made in a previous session 5 18 Exit Menu Modules Chapter 6 Modules Overview This chapter contains the information on the various modules some of which are optional which may come with your computer depending on the configuration purchased If you are unsure please contact your service representative The chapter includes information on the following e Setting Up SATA RAID or AHCI s Intel Rapid Start Technology Mode Driver PC Camera Module e Sound Blaster Audio e Wireless LAN Module e Fingerprint Reader Module Bluetooth amp WLAN Combo Module Trusted Platform Module Intel Rapid Storage Technology e 3G 4G Module Intel Smart Response Technology Wireless Display Note that the information on the following pages is for Windows 8 1 64 bit only For Windows 10 driver installation see Windows 10 Drivers amp Utilities on page E 15 E a ee ree Overview 6 1 Modules RAID Hard Disks Solid State Drives Al HDDS SSDs in a RAID should be identi cal the same size and brand in
191. rd under your chosen profile click on a key to select it and then click to select Express Key in Action Type 2 Inthe following example we want to change an existing game key configuration which uses the left shift key for sprinting and the W key for moving forwards to use the left Ctrl key to combine this movement to sprint forward 3 Click on the chosen key for the shortcut action 4 Click in the Tool Tips field and type to give the key combination a name e g Sprint Fwds then click back in the Name field to avoid adding the recorded keys to the Tool Tips name 5 Click Start Record and then press the key or keys in this case we will press Left Shift and W required make sure you press the key s required and do not click on them 6 Click Stop Record to complete the process NAME LEFT CTRL TOOL TIPS SPRINT FWDS ACTION TYPE Di EXPRESS KI O START RECORD Figure B 12 Express Key Record Key Combination B 16 Keyboard Settings Express Key Control Center amp Flexikey Click Save to save the settings within your chosen profile If you want to remove any individual key click to select it and then click Delete If you want to clear all the settings click Restore to return to the default key setting 0 Any assigned Express Keys will appear in or o NAME LEFT CTRL TOOL TIPS SPRINT FWDS ACTION TYPE EI E 2PRESS KE LAUNCH APP b d v LEFT SHIFT w START RECORD ENABLE TIME RECORD RESTORE
192. re experiencing any reduced performance especially under DC battery power Choose High performance you may need to click Show additional plans to view the High performance plan for maximum performance when the computer is pow ered from an AC power source Choose the Power saver bear in mind that this scheme may slow down the overall performance of the computer in order to save power for maximum power saving when the computer is battery DC power pow ered 3 y 3 All Control Panel Items Power Options Search Control Panel Click to Show Hide ora Figure Si 3 KREE Choose or customize a power plan Power Plans additional Require a password on wakeup A power plan is a collection of hardware and system settings like display brightness sleep etc that manages how your computer uses power Tell me more about power plans power plans Choose what the power Bee do Plans shown on the battery meter m what cle id e Balanced recommended Change plan settings oes Automatically balances performance with energy consumption on capable Create a power plan I Choose when to turn off the display O Power saver Change plan settings B Chinei ha Sept Saves energy by reducing your computer s perrellagace where possible sleeps Hide additional plans L High performance Change plan settings See also Favors performance but may use more energy Personalization Windows Mobility Center User Accounts Screen brightnes
193. reless icon W in the notification area of the taskbar click Cellular and double click an access point connect to access the connection information eee ee ae Q O T o 3G 4G Module E 33 Windows 10 Windows 10 E 34
194. rface Ports amp Jacks Appendix A Interface Ports amp Jacks Overview The following chapter will give a quick description of the ports amp jacks which allow your computer to commu nicate with external devices connect to the internet etc FEM A X C J A I n M e Interface Ports amp Jacks A 1 Interface Ports amp Jacks Ports and Jacks EE Card Reader The card reader allows you to use the following digital storage cards 5D MMC MMC MultiMedia Card RSMMC SD Secure Digital Mini SD SDHC SDXC Push the card into the slot and it will appear as a removable device Inserting Cards into the Card Reader Note that the cards should be inserted with the readable side of the card facing upwards as illustrated on the right DC In Jack Plug the supplied AC DC adapter into this jack to power your computer A 2 Interface Ports amp Jacks Interface Ports amp Jacks LI ILLI e SATA USB 3 0 This e SATA external Serial Advanced Technology Attachment port allows you to plug in Combo Port external Serial ATA hard drives This port also serves as a USB 3 0 port f e SATA JAS E SATA Cable Insertion E SATA cables should be inserted as illustrated below with the T Shape inverted the pins at the lower half of the connector E SATA cables only fit o
195. ries o x Gh wm Een Mia Mewies BT sir Seoond New York prison E S r worker Changed in breakout dor System Devices Network amp internet Personalization police nown ti f af th printer d i r in 1712 nar round P News m p TM e 2 15 A Lez mot Accounts Time amp language Ease of Access Privacy ur 3 m t Heech eyan ir Narrati mace he cate camer Update amp security Wind incar Figure E 6 Settings Q O o o Windows 10 Control Panel E 7 Q O T o Windows 10 Windows 10 Taskbar In many instances throughout this manual you will see an instruction to access the notification area of the task bar The notification area of the taskbar in the bottom right of the screen Some of the Control Panels and appli cations referred to throughout the course of this manual can be accessed from here Ke 422 PM DIE P ME NE BR 6 25 2015 Taskbar ae 4 22 PM dal 6 25 2015 Taskbar Pinned Programs and Apps Notification Area Figure E 7 Taskbar You can pee apps ndn the Geer in much the same way as you can to the Start screen see B SR E 8 Windows 10 Control Panel Windows 10 Video Features You can switch display devices and configure display options from the Display control panel in Appearance and Personalization Click Adjust resolution to make changes to the appearance of the display and to detect and configure any attached displays In Wi
196. ror Module COBDITSUEALEIOB eege EE 6 62 PSCC Egeter 6 64 Fea ETAT amp Manacino TPM RT C 6 65 IPM Managementin WIndows eege 6 66 TU EE 6 68 SIS 6m S 6 70 oc dor CoBHS ratto TU Window S eege 6 72 bg PEU 6 75 Wireless Display Configuration ssssseeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeen nnne nennen hnh ness sssin nnn nne ness sse nnn nennen 6 76 Troubleshooting acu 7 1 ee tee kr CN 7 2 Preface back poanu General E EE 7 3 bans c c 7 4 Upgrading and Adding New Hardware Software iue iie ebd eege egene ee s EE cora Rae 7 5 Problems and POSSIDIeSOIUPIOPS enee 7 7 Interface Ports amp Jacks CDV ead A A Ports and Jae eS csodenemeniosee ists eed oru istas Ono E sovaseensesaeupnsoouueet ese E E E G E PT E A 2 ER cq C A 2 IB GSP qe o HPQ A 2 CSATA UB Gun do M c casuaes A 3 HONE Odium A 3 Headphone QUE JACK A Neni A 4 MicsophonesIn Jae gos coavenneter cece eon sencetec E S E E A AE E A 4 DVM PO dE A 4 DSi LU E A 4 vulc e
197. rs Two M 2 2280 SSDs with SATA Serial Interface RAID 0 1 Factory Option OR One M 2 2280 SSD with PCle Gen2 x2 x4 Interface Factory Option Specifications For Model B Computers Two Changeable 2 5 Hard Disk Drives HDD Solid State Drives SSD with SATA Interface RAID 0 1 1st Drive 7mm h 2nd Drive 7mm h 9 5mm h Two M 2 2280 SSDs with SATA Serial Interface RAID 0 1 Factory Option High Definition Audio S PDIF Digital Output Built In Array Microphone 2 Built In 2W Speakers Sound Blaster amp X Fi amp MB3 External 51CH Audio output supported by headphone microphone amp S PDIF Jacks ANSP 3D Sound Technology on Headphone Output For Model B Computers One Built In Subwoofer Speaker Specifications D 3 Specifications Full Size Winkey Illuminated White LED Keyboard with Numeric Keypad Built In TouchPad with Multi Gesture amp Scrolling Functionality W A S D Game Key Markings LED Indicators Power Suspend Battery HDD Airplane Mode GPU Mode Num Lock Caps Lock Scroll Lock Camera Three USB 3 0 Ports Including one powered USB3 0 AC DC port One eSATA Port SATA USB 3 0 Combo Two Mini Display Ports 1 2 One HDMI High Definition Multimedia Interface Out Port with HDCP One Microphone In Jack One Headphone Speaker Out Jack One S PDIF Out Jack One RJ 45 LAN Jack One DC In Jack D 4 Specifications Embedded Multi In 1 Push Push Card Head
198. ry Plug in the DC power source If the computer doesn t start up blinking orange immediately turn it off then on again You are losing battery power too quickly The system is using too much power lf your OS has a Power Options scheme see Power Plans on page 3 5 check its settings You may also be using a peripheral device USB device that is drawing a lot of power Actual battery operating time is shorter The battery has not been fully discharged before being recharged Make sure than expected the battery is fully discharged and recharge it completely before reusing see Battery Information on page 3 14 Power Options have been disabled Go to the Control Panel in Windows and re enable the options A peripheral device USB device is consuming a lot of power Turn off remove the unused device to save power pI H A C P M EEN Problems and Possible Solutions 7 7 Troubleshooting The computer feels too hot Make sure the computer is properly ventilated and the Vent Fan intakes are not blocked If this doesn t cool it down put the system into Hibernate mode or turn it off for an hour Make sure the computer isn t sitting on a thermal surface see Overheating on page 1 18 amp 1 25 Make sure you re using the correct adapter Make sure that your notebook is complet
199. s 3 E CE a Q X o n R M a 3 6 Power Plans Power Saving States You can use power saving states to stop the computer s operation and restart where you left off Win 8 1 uses the Sleep Hibernate and Shut Down power saving states Sleep In Sleep all of your work settings and preferences are saved to memory before the system sleeps When you are not using your computer for a certain length of time which you specify in the operating system it will enter Sleep to save power The PC wakes from Sleep within seconds and will return you to where you last left off what was on your desktop without reopening the application s and file s you last used If your mobile PC in Sleep is running on battery power the system will use only a minimum amount of power After an extended period the system will save all the information to the hard disk and shut the computer down before the battery becomes depleted To add Sleep to the Power Menu see Adding Hibernate Sleep to the Power Menu on page 3 10 Power Management Wake On LAN Support Wake On LAN is only supported from Sleep or Hibernate states in Windows If you require your com puter to wake up from network activity in Win dows then make sure that the computer is ei ther in Sleep or Hiber nate Wake On LAN is not supported from
200. s and you will then need to sign out of the computer and sign back in again to adjust the settings Note that you must save any open files and close open programs before signing out in order not to lose any work BEER B 8 Overview Control Center amp Flexikey Click Advanced to adjust the settings to adjust the overall DPI scaling to your requirements or you can also click on the items Icons Title Bars Message Boxes Menus Tool Tips amp Palette Titles in the lower half of the screen to customize the text size YOU MUST SIGN OUT OF YOUR COMPUTER TO APPLY THESE CHANGES TEXT SIZE Figure B 4 Display Utility Advanced Settings Click Save to retain the settings and you will then need to sign out of the computer and sign back in again to adjust the settings Note that you must save any open files and close open programs before signing out in order not to lose any work Any changes made to the individual text size items are linked to the overall DPI Scaling selected If you change the DPI scaling the customized text size changes will become grayed out and will only become available again after you have signed out of the computer and signed back in again BEEN Overview B 9 Control Center amp Flexikey The System Program will display an arrow icon Egat the bottom right of the menu which you can click to allow you to access the second page of the menu containing the Time Zone item e FAN SPEED Fo L C
201. s Display no driver installation required Page 6 75 All drivers provided are for the Windows 8 1 64 bit operating system Table 4 l Driver Installation Note that you need to install both the WLAN amp Bluetooth drivers for the WLAN amp Bluetooth Combo modules 4 4 Driver Installation Manual Driver Installation Click Browse CD DVD button in the Drivers Install er application and browse to the executable file in the appropriate driver folder Windows Update After installing all the drivers make sure you enable Windows Update in order to get all the latest security updates etc all updates will include the latest hotfixes from Microsoft See Windows Update on page 4 9 for instructions Drivers amp Utilities Updating Reinstalling Individual Drivers If you wish to update reinstall individual drivers it may be necessary to uninstall the original driver To do this go to the Control Panel in the Windows OS and double click the Programs and Features icon Pro erams Uninstall a program Click to select the driver if it is not listed see below and click Uninstall and then follow the on screen prompts it may be nec essary to restart the computer Reinstall the driver as outlined in this chapter If the driver is not listed in the Programs and Fea tures menu 1 Goto the Control Panel 2 Double click Device Manager Hardware and Sound Devices and Printers Device Manager 3 Double c
202. s displaying just the desktop the dGPU will be powered off In this case the system is running in the same way as a system without a discrete graphics solution However when an application that requires use of the dGPU is run e g a game or HD Video the dGPu is powered on and takes over the processing duties If the program is closed then the dGPU will be powered back down again until required The GPU LED indicator will display which GPU is currently in use A 0f Integrated GPU iGPU In Use GPU LED Indicator Discrete GPU dGPU Is Powered Make sure you install all the necessary video drivers for your system see overleaf Microsoft Hybrid Graphics C 3 Video Driver Controls Video Driver Installation Make sure you install the drivers in the order indicated in Table 4 I on page 4 4 Z iGPU or dGPU Insert the Device Drivers amp Utilities User s Manual disc into an attached DVD Note the NVIDIA control drive and click Install Drivers button panel refers to High performance NVIDIA Video VGA Fee MUS the 1 Click 2 Install VGA Driver gt Yes iscrete and Inte derepente enfe 2 Click nest gt Yes gt Next gt Next is the integrated GPU 3 Click Finish to restart the computer NVIDIA Video VGA 1 Click 3 Install NVIDIA VGA Driver gt Yes 2 Click AGREE AND CONTINUE button to accept the terms of the license agreement Click Next 4 Click the Close to complete the installati
203. s list to make sure the system 1s ready to go Check that the battery pack and any spares are fully charged Power off the computer and peripherals Close the display panel and make sure it s latched Disconnect the AC DC adapter and cables Stow them in the carrying bag The AC DC adapter uses voltages from 100 to 240 volts so you won t need a second voltage adapter However check with your travel agent to see if you need any socket adapters Put the notebook in its carrying bag and secure it with the bag s straps If you re taking any peripherals e g a printer mouse or digital camera pack them and those devices adapters and or cables 8 Anticipate customs Some jurisdictions may have import restrictions or require proof of ownership for both hardware and software Make sure your documents are prepared NAR SE Power Off Before Traveling Make sure that your notebook is completely powered off before putting it into a travel bag or any such container Putting a a eo or ND notebook which is powered on in a travel bag may cause the vent s fan intake s outlet s to be blocked To prevent your computer from overheating make sure nothing blocks the vent s fan intake s outlet s while the computer is in use XV Preface On the Road In addition to the general safety and maintenance suggestions in this preface and Chapter 8 Troubleshooting keep these points in mind Hand carry the notebook For security don t let
204. s to select any options required 5 Click Apply to save the settings Manage 3D Settings ow m change the Joba 30 settings and create owerrkies for pectic pogas The ow micennticaly each time he ected progace we launched I would Ble to ase the following 30 settings Gebel Settings Progam Serbngs C 34 Customization Options Video Driver Controls Program Settings Program settings allows you to make specific adjustments for installed applications 1 Goto NVIDIA Control Panel Click Manage 3D Settings 3D Settings and select Program Settings tab 3 Select a program to customize from the drop down menu or click Add to add any program that does not appear in the menu 4 Select the preferred graphics processor for the program from the drop down menu Click the Setting menu items to select any options required Click Apply to save the settings o File Edit Desktop 3D Settings Help O a O amp Select a Task Figure C 29 St SS d 3 e Manage 3D Settings Adjust image settings with preview SS 5 Restore Defaults P rog ra m Setti n g S ag anage 3D set ngs You can change the global 3D settings and create overides for specific programs The ovenides will be used Set PhysX Configuration automatically each time the specified programs are launched I would like to use the following 3D settings select a program to customize GB iexplore exe R e EJ gfxu
205. should also beware of files from people you know as the virus may have infected an address book and been automatically forwarded without the person s knowl edge Keep a Bootable CD ROM DVD ROM USB storage device this CD DVD USB device provides basic information which allows you to startup your computer handy You may refer to your OS s documentation for instructions on how to make one and many Anti Virus programs will also provide such a disk or at least instructions on how to make one 7 4 Viruses Troubleshooting Upgrading and Adding New Hardware Software Do not be tempted to make changes to your Windows Registry unless you are very sure of what you are doing otherwise you will risk severely damaging your system Don t open your computer or undertake any repair or upgrade work if as this may violate the terms of your warranty Read the documentation We can assume since you are reading this that you are looking at the computer s manual but what about any new peripheral devices you have just purchased Many problems are caused by the installation of new hardware and or software Always refer to the documentation of any new hardware and or software and pay particular attention to files entitled READ ME or READ ME FIRST When installing a new device always make sure the device is powered on and in many cases you will need to restart the computer Always check that all the cables are correctly connected Mak
206. sign m H ig 1 Fan Outlet Intake fm Ke CR Overheating Mimpi n ae Ky A Mul i na IN don To prevent your computer from overheating make sure nothing blocks the vent s fan intake s while the com puter is in use Bottom Cover Removal Warning Do not remove any cover s and or screw s for the pur poses of device upgrade as this may violate the terms of Z your warranty If you need to replace re Battery Information move the hard disk RAM Always completely discharge then fully charge a new battery before using it Completely igo Ms uM M discharge and charge the battery at least once every 30 days or after about 20 partial dis distributor supplier for fur charges See Battery Information on page 3 14 for full instructions ther information Bottom View Model A Design I 1 25 Quick Start Guide Figure 1 16 Bottom View Model A Design Il amp Design III Bottom View Model A Designs Il amp g T I Woo cuis 7h 1 Fan Outlet Intake Ae nb H vil M HDD 7 MI C 1 s In Wm Battery Information Always completely discharge then fully charge a new battery before using it Completely discharge and charge the battery at least once every 30 days or after about 20 partial dis charges See Battery Information on page 3 14 for full instructions 1 26 Bottom View Model A Design II amp Design lll Quick Start Guide Bottom V
207. ssword When your computer wakes from sleep anyone can access your data because the computer isn t able locked Shutdown settings s Turn on fast startup recommended e This helps start your PC faster after shutdown Restart isn t affected Learn More Figure 3 5 v Sleep H Show in Power menu Power Options Hibernate n Show in Power menu Defi ne Power v Lock Show in account picture menu B uttons E ON Q E IX RN L HE NEE Configuring the Power Buttons 3 9 Power Management Adding Hibernate Sleep to the Power Menu Add Hibernate Sleep to the Power Menu as follows Go to the Power Options Hardware and Sound control panel see page 1 43 Click Change settings that are currently unavailable WW Change settings that are currently unavailable Click Choose what the power buttons do Click to put a check in the Hibernate Sleep box under Shutdown settings Click Save Changes and close the control panel GE po qw c Define power buttons and turn on password protection Choose the power settings that you want for your computer The changes you make to the settings on this page apply to all of your power plans fei Change settings that are currently unavailable Power and sleep buttons and lid settings J On battery Am Plugged in Figure 3 6 E z Bee E Power Options Q When tpressthe steep button
208. t Desktop Notifications Power Keyboard 3 8 Power Saving States Power Management Configuring the Power Buttons The power sleep button Fn F12 key combo and closed lid may be set to send the e computer in to a power saving state Click Choose what the power buttons do on Password the left menu in Power Options to bring up the menu Protection It is recommended that you enable a password e on wake up in order to protect your data T 2 SEE ontrol Panel Items Power Options System Settings Define power buttons and turn on password protection Choose the power settings that you want for your computer The changes you make to the settings on this page apply to all of your power plans fei Change settings that are currently unavailable However you can dis db on battery up ge able this setting from the Power Options menu Power and sleep buttons and lid settings When press the power button Sleep v Sleep v 0 by clicking Require a CA When press the sleep button Sleep v Sleep v password on wakeup _ When I close the lid Sleep v Sleep v in the left menu and Se Password protection on wakeup lecting the options click Require a password recommended Change settings that are currently unavail When your computer wakes from sleep no one can access your data without entering the correct password to unlock the computer Create or change your user account passwor Don t require a pa
209. t of the camera will be illuminated in red Note that you need to use the Camera app in Windows to take pictures and capture video Use the Fn F10 key combination see Func tion Keys amp Visual Indicators on page I 17 to toggle power to the PC Camera module EEI aA J H J R A aJ PC Camera Module 6 11 Modules PC Camera Audio Setup If you want to capture video amp audio with your camera it is necessary to setup the audio recording options in Windows 1 2 3 4 5 6 Figure 6 6 Audio Setup for PC Camera Go to the Control Panel Click Sound Hardware and Sound and click Recording tab Right click hold and release Microphone Realtek High Definition Audio and make sure the item is not disabled Double click Microphone or select Properties from the right click menu Click Levels tab and adjust the Microphone and Microphone Boost sliders to the level required Click OK and close the control panels Playback Recording Sounds Communications General Listen Leer Enhancements Advanced Select a recording device below to modify its settings Microphane Microphone TSEC Es Configure Speech Recognition Disable Show Disabled Devices amp v Show Disconnected Devices Right click 6 12 PC Camera Module Modules Camera App 1 Run the
210. ta single disk RAID 0 volume that is automatically created Intel amp Rapid Storage Technology 6 39 Modules 5 Select the HDD or RAID volume to be accelerated it is highly recommended that you accelerate the system volume or system disk for maximum performance 6 Select the acceleration mode and then click OK Enhanced mode is selected by default Note Enhanced mode default Acceleration optimized for data protection Maximized mode Acceleration optimized for input output performance Select the solid state drive you want to use to accelerate your storage system amp SATA SSD on Controller 0 Part 1 119 GB Select the size allocated for the cache memory OQ 18 6 GB amp Full disk capacity up ta 64 GB Figure 6 26 Custom 64 3E Acceleration Select the disk or volume to accelerate Options SATA disk on Controller 0 Port 0 466 GB system Select the boot disk or volume for optimal system acceleration Select the acceleration mode amp Enhanced mode Maximized mode Once acceleration is complete you will need to restart your computer before performing any partition or formatting operations on the accelerated disk More help DE E 6 40 Intel amp Rapid Storage Technology Modules 7 The page will refresh and report the new configuration in under Performance gt Smart Response Technology Intel Smart Response Technology J Toi Sgt imeem 3 Cort gees 9 t
211. ta transfer take into account the following transfer e To achieve high speed transfer speeds both devices must support high speed data transfer i e both the computer and the Bluetooth compati ble device you are connecting to Check your Bluetooth compatible device s documentation to confirm it supports high speed data transfer and for configuration information The computer is off or in Sleep Mode but The port is not powered on Toggle power to the port using the Fn power powered by the AC DC adapter plugged in button combination to a working outlet or by battery with a capacity above 20 have plugged a This function may not work with certain external USB compliant devices check device into the powered USB port in your device s documentation If this is the case power the computer on and order to charge it but the device is not connect the external USB device in order to charge it charging Note that this function is designed to help charge USB compliant devices but is not designed to allow their operation No sound can be heard through an HDMI You have not configured the HDMI audio output See HDMI Audio connected display Configuration on page C 27 pI A NN J C U a a c T E ee Problems and Possible Solutions 7 11 Troubleshooting Audio Volume is too low when listening You have set the Speaker Configuration to 5
212. taskbar can be directly accessed from the Desktop application if you are in the Start screen you will need to move the cursor to the bottom of the screen to display the taskbar The taskbar is displayed at the bottom of the screen and you can see the notification area system tray of the taskbar in the bottom right of the screen Some of the control panels and applications referred to during the course of this manual can be accessed from here a zd p Duos E K A B WW b P J ni ER Do y s P 5 nue Figure 1 26 Taskbar amp Notification Area System Tray You can pin unpin apps to from the taskbar in much the same way as you can to the Start screen see Accessing Pining Unpinning All Apps on page I 33 Windows 8 1 Start Screen amp Desktop 1 37 Quick Start Guide Video Features You can switch display devices and configure display options from the Display control panel in Appearances and Personalization in Windows when running the Desktop app see Desktop Application on page I 34 Microsoft Hybrid Graphics Your computer will feature Microsoft Hybrid Graphics switchable graphics technology This seamless tech nology is designed to get best performance from the graphics system while allowing longer battery life without having to manually change settings The computer s operating system and some applications will automati cally switch between the integrated UMA Unified Memory Architec
213. te be ND EP HR AE pur H 8 Copyright iC icrosoft Corporation Diskpart Select On computer P17 PGC Disk IDISKPART gt list disk Disk iHi Online Online n line 1967 MB DISKPART gt select disk i Disk 1 is now the selected disk LS KPART gt 11 Type create partition primary 12 A DiskPart succeeded in creating the specified partition message should l appear Figure 6 35 Diskpart Create DISEPARI create partition primary Partition DiskPart succeeded in creating the specified partition DISKPART m 6 46 Intel amp Rapid Start Technology Driver Modules 13 Type detail disk BI Administrator C Windows system132 CMD exe DISKPART DISKPART gt detail disk Vo lume 8BB B Disk ID 73FB EBD AID ype Status Online Location Path PCIROOTC gt PCI 1 FG2 gt HRAID lt PABTE2LGB gt urrent Read only State No Read only N Figure 6 36 ren BAR Diskpart Detail ustere is No e Disk Volume TH Ltr Label F Status Volume 4 F New Volume NTFS Partition Healthy pe Volume 5 RAY Partition 4697 MB Healthy DISKPART gt m 14 Type select Volume is volume of your storage partition so refer to results obtained from detail disk for the exact volume number 15 The message Volume is now the selected volume will appear ii D Administrator CAWindewslsystem32XCMD exe DISKPART EET DISKPART gt detail disk Hp ID 73FB
214. te that you should always shut your computer down by choosing the Shut Down command in Windows see page 7 43 This will help prevent hard disk or system problems Figure 1 1 Computer with AC DC Adapter Plugged In Opening the Lid LCD System Startup 1 5 Quick Start Guide Model Differences This notebook series includes two different model types which include different design styles that mainly differ as indicated in the table below and overleaf Note that your model may appear slightly different from those pictured in this manual Model A Designt Design Designill DesigniV 15 6 39 62cm QFHD 3840 2160 15 6 39 62cm QFHD 3840 2160 FHD WQHD 2880 15 6 39 62cm QFHD 3840 2160 WQHD Display Type 2880 1620 FHD 1920 1080 3 5mm 16 9 Backlit Panel 1920 1080 3 5mm 16 9 Backlit Panel 1620 FHD 1920 1080 3 5mm 16 9 Backlit Panel Video NVIDIA GeForce GTX NVIDIA GeForce GTX NVIDIAG GeForce Adapter 970M 980M NVIDIAG GeForce GTX 965M GTX 970M Storage See Storage on page A 3for the details of storage options for each model 3G 4G Module LTE HSPA M 2 3042 3G or 4G Module Card optional with USB Interface Subwoofer Speaker Not Supported See Physical Dimensions amp Weight on page A 5for the details of the dimensions and weight for each model and design note the Model A Design IV amp V pictures in Figure 1 3 on page 1 9 Figure 1 8 on
215. tel R Rapid Storage Technology Setting Up SATA RAID or AHCI Mode 6 5 Modules 13 Go to RAID Level and press Enter 14 Choose the RAID Level required see Table 6 1 on page 6 3for details and press Enter e RAIDO Stripe e RAIDI Mirror e Recovery 15 Go to any of the disks listed under Select Disks and select a disk name and press Enter 16 Move the cursor down use the arrow keys onto to X o select the disk required and press Enter f you have selected a Recovery level RAID then you need to select one disk to be Master disk M and one disk to be the Recovery disk R SATA 0 4 Crucial CT128M5508SSD4 1406039ED50A 119 2GB Figure 6 3 Select Disks Advanced gt Intel R Rapid Storage Technology SATA 0 4 Crucial CT128M550ssD4 1406039ED50A 119 2Cp 6 6 Setting Up SATA RAID or AHCI Mode 17 18 19 20 21 Modules You should select two identical disks SSDs to form your RAID volume If you have selected RAIDO Stripe then you can adjust the Strip Size to your requirements If you have selected Recovery then you can adjust the Synchronization to On Request or Continuous Go to Create Volume and press Enter The RAID volume will then be created and the RAID information will be displayed under Intel R Rapid Storage Technology in the Advanced menu Aptio Setup Utility Copyright C 2014 American Megatrends Inc P MyRAID RAIDO
216. the Start screen press the Fn Esc key combination or double click the icon s in the notification area of the taskbar to toggle the Control Center on off The Con trol Center gives quick access to frequently used controls and enables you to quickly turn the camera Touch Pad on off see Appendix B for full details Es Control Center Access To run the Control Center press the Fn Esc key combination or double click the icon s in the notification area of the taskbar CA FGARPOEDPUEEET Vi Close the Control Center by i clicking the KA close icon in ER Ee ep the top right of the panel i i move the cursor onto the top Customize ao right corner of the panel to e aeee euros a highlight it Figure 1 6 Control Center Control Center 1 13 Quick Start Guide Flexikey Application The Flexikey application is a quick hotkey configuration application which allows you to assign a single key to launch multiple key combinations or to launch programs and applications to create text macros and to disable certain keys The application can also be used to configure the mouse buttons to create hotkeys for gaming etc All the configuration settings are retained under up to12 profiles to which the settings are applied Click Flexikey in the Gaming section of the Control Center or the click the icon Ei EI in the notification area of the taskbar to launch the application see Appendix B for full details
217. tings under Action Center 3 Ifthe slider is in the Never notify position then the UAC is disabled 4 To enable or turn on the UAC move the slider to Always notify or Notify me when apps try to make changes to my computer default position and then click OK Choose when to be notified about changes to your computer ser account Control helps nnevens peteritially hamnful penarams Free making changes te your carter Tell nee imer abad lw Arroun Cantinl sede VW d Figure 1 33 User Account Control Settings Running Apps 1 45 D Quick Start Guide Storage Devices Mouse amp Audio Chapter 2 Storage Devices Mouse amp Audio a Overview Read this chapter to learn more about the following main features and components of the computer Hard Disk Drive Solid State Drive Multi in 1 Card Reader Audio Features Touchpad and Buttons Mouse ErEEI J J Q u K r PLD i Overview 2 1 Storage Devices Mouse amp Audio Hard Disk Drive Solid State Drive The hard disk drive HDD and or solid state drive SSD 1s used to store your data in the computer The hard disk can be taken out to accommodate other serial SATA hard disk drives see Storage on page D 3 for specification information how Eee arg ever you will need to contact your distributor supplier to do this in order to avoid er s and or screw
218. tions 1 This device may not cause interference And 2 This device must accept any interference including interference that may cause undesired operation of the device IV Preface FCC RF Radiation Exposure Statement 1 This Transmitter must not be co located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter 2 This equipment complies with FCC RF radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment This equipment should be installed and operated with a minimum distance of 20 centimeters between the radiator and your body NR LZ AS Warning Use only shielded cables to connect I O devices to this equipment You are cautioned that changes or modifications not ex pressly approved by the manufacturer for compliance with the above standards could void your authority to operate the equipment Preface IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Follow basic safety precautions including those listed below to reduce the risk of fire electric shock and injury to persons when using any electrical equipment 1 Donotuse this product near water for example near a bath tub wash bowl kitchen sink or laundry tub in a wet basement or near a swimming pool 2 Avoid using this equipment with a telephone line other than a cordless type during an electrical storm There may be a remote risk of electrical shock from lightning 3 Do not use the telephone to report a gas leak in the vicinity of the leak 4 Us
219. trols HDMI High Definition Multimedia Interface carries both audio and video signals di In some cases it will be necessary to go to the Sound control panel and manually EE configure the HDMI audio output as per the instructions below The sound volume level can be set using the vol 1 Go to the Control Panel ume control in the Set 2 Click Sound Hardware and Sound and click Playback tab tings menu in the 3 Depending on your display the playback device may be selected however in some Charms Bar cases you may need to select the audio device and click Set Default button 4 Double click the device to access the control panel tabs illustrated overleaf Playback Recording Sounds Communications Select a playback device below to modify its settings ASUS VK266H ntel R Display Audio Ready ek High Definiti Rea efinition Audio H Default Device E Realtek Digital Output Realtek High Definition Audio Figure C 22 Sound HDMI Device set Default HDMI Audio Configuration C 27 Video Driver Controls 5 Adjust the HDMI settings from the control panel tabs 6 Click OK to close the Sound 9 control panel General Supported Formats Levels Enhancements Advanced General Supported Formats Levels Enhancements Advanced ASUS VESSEN Change L on Ges Conirolier lefonmalion The following audia formate ane currently pupported intei lay Audio Broperiies Max Number ef C
220. ts wire Make sure the socket and any extension cord s you use can support the total current load of all the connected devices Before cleaning the computer make sure it is disconnected from any external power supplies 1 e AC DC adapter or car adapter Do not plug in the power Do not use the power cord if Do not place heavy objects cord if you are wet it is broken on the power cord Preface Polymer Battery Precautions Note the following information which 1s specific to polymer batteries only and where applicable this overrides the general battery precaution information overleaf Polymer batteries may experience a slight expansion or swelling however this is part of the battery s safety mecha nism and is not a cause for concern e Use proper handling procedures when using polymer batteries Do not use polymer batteries in high ambient tempera ture environments and do not store unused batteries for extended periods See also the general battery precautionary information overleaf for further information XI P reface General Battery Precautions XII Only use batteries designed for this computer The wrong battery type may explode leak or damage the computer Do not remove any batteries from the computer while it is powered on Do not continue to use a battery that has been dropped or that appears damaged e g bent or twisted in any way Even if the computer continues to work with a damaged battery in place it
221. ture GPU 1GPU and the discrete GPU dGPU when required by the applications in use This switch is seamless to the user see Appendix C oem ea een v Integrated GPU iGPU In Use eh Discrete GPU dGPU Is Powered Table 1 6 GPU Mode LED Indicator The basic video features for this computer can be configured using the Intel Iris Graphics Control Panel Further video configuration is available through the NVIDA control panel see the information on the following pages and Appendix C 1 38 Video Features To access Display Control Panel and Screen Resolution in Windows 1 Goto the Control Panel 2 Click Display icon In the Appearance and Personalization category 3 Adjustresolution View Sort by Refresh Paste Paste shortcut Graphics Properties B Graphics Options E NVIDIA Control Panel Screen resolution 1 Personalize T Ap Control Panel items Display Screen Resolution Change the appearance of your display Displry Resolution Onentation Detect G identify Fi 1 LQ156D1JX01B8 3840 x 2160 Recommended 2 Landscape v Advanced ve een or press the Windows logo key ea P mna Yr itery y get malle Figure 1 27 Screen Resolution 1 Quick Start Guide oy Es Right Click Desktop App You can right click the desktop and select Screen resolution Figure 1 27 Use the dropbox to select the screen Resolution Fig
222. ultiple Displays sub menu order to view Multiple Click Clone from the Select Multiple Display Mode menu Display selection op Click Apply and OK to confirm the settings change tions You can select the displays to be used from the Select Active Displays menu Intel Iris Graphics Control Panel 0X Display v We L intel Select Display Mode Select One or More Active Displays Figure C E 16 os Display gt Multiple bsc rc X Urn Pe Displays Clone Digital Television Bent GW2255 Select Profile Current Stings Attaching Other Displays C 21 Video Driver Controls Z Display Settings Extended Desktop You can have different Colors Screen Area and Monitor Refresh Rates for each display device provided your monitor can support them You can drag the moni tor icons to match the physical layout of your displays Icons and pro grams may also be dragged between the displays Figure C 17 Display Multiple Displays Extended To Enable Extended Mode Attach your external display to the display port mini display port HDMI Out port and turn it on Go to the Intel R HD Graphics Control Panel control panel and click Display Multiple Displays sub menu Click Extended from the Select Multiple Display Mode menu Click Apply and OK to confirm the settings change Intel Ins Graphics Control Panel Display Lei Sere Click the a
223. ure 1 27 3 Click Advanced settings Figure 1 27 to bring up the Advanced properties tabs Video Features 1 39 Quick Start Guide To access the Intel R Iris TM Graphics Control Panel 1 Click Advanced settings Figure 1 27 on page 1 39 in the Screen Resolution control panel in Win dows 2 Click the Intel R tab and click Graphics Properties button Figure 1 28 on page 1 40 3 Right click the desktop and select Graphics Properties from the menu 4 Click the icon ESI in the notification area of the Desktop taskbar and select Graphics Properties from the menu DM ntel amp Ins Graphics Control Panel intel Adapter Monitor Color Management Inteldb Iris Graphics Control Panel Inteld Iris Graphics Control Panel c K Leg Tray Iritel Iris Graphecs Contre Panel Custemize your graphics settings to enhance vaut vr axperiemre v Show Tray Icon Figure 1 28 Intel Iris Graphics Control Panel 1 40 Video Features Quick Start Guide To access the NVIDIA Control Panel 1 Right click the desktop and select NVIDIA Control Panel Figure 1 29 OR 2 Double click the icon Q Figure 1 29 in the Windows control panel View Sort by Refresh s EY Adjust Image Settings with Prev ew Paste Paste shortcut Set PhysX Configuration Graphics Properties q BR NvipiA Contre Ki Screen resolution lt Personalize
224. ure C e 20 Resolution 1920 x 1080 Recommended v Sc reen Resol utio n Orientation Landscape v M u Iti ple Displays Multiple displays Duplicate these displays C This is currently your main display Advanced settings Project to a second screen or press the Windows logo key E P Make text and other items larger or smaller What display settings should 1 choose OK Cancel Apply Attaching Other Displays Devices Charms Bar C 25 Video Driver Controls 5 You can configure the displays from the Multiple Displays menu Display r Screen Resolution v Search Control Pane Change the appearance of your display Detect Identify Figure C 21 Screen Resolution Multiple Display Orientation Landscapes v Options Multiple display Duplicate these displays v Duplicate these displays you Extend these displays Advanced settings Show desktop only on 1 Project to a secWgg Show desktop onlyon2 E fo key SM p Display 1 2 Multiple Monitors Resolution 1920 x 1080 Recommended Make text and other ite What display settings should choose Duplicate these displays Shows an exact copy of the main display desktop on the other display s Extend these displays Treats both connected displays as separate devices e Show desktop only on 1 2 Only one of your displays is used C 26 Attaching Other Displays Devices Charms Bar HDMI Audio Configuration Video Driver Con
225. ure can be used to perform the same function as a scroll wheel in Windows applications that support CTRL scroll wheel zoom functionality Place two fingers on the TouchPad for best results use the tips of the fingers and slide them apart to zoom in or closer together to zoom out Figure 2 10 Zooming Gesture Touchpad Configuration 2 13 Storage Devices Mouse amp Audio Figure 2 11 Rotating Gesture Figure 2 12 Flick Press Gesture Rotating Use the Pivot Rotate gesture to rotate objects e g photos in 90 degree increments Place a finger down on the left target zone and keep it stationary Place another finger near the middle of the TouchPad and slide it in a circular motion around the stationary finger clockwise or counterclockwise to rotate the object M Three Finger Flick Three Fingers Down Press The Three Finger Flick gesture may be used to enhance navigation with a variety of applications such as browsing the Internet or scrolling through a photo viewer The Three Fingers Down gesture may be used to launch user selectable applications 2 14 Touchpad Configuration Power Management Chapter 3 Power Management OS Note Overview Power management To conserve power especially when using the battery your computer power man Rio EE agement conserves power by controlling individual components of the computer i depending on your the monitor and hard disk drive or the whole syst
226. v a et TX EL Ki Flexikey Enabled Flexikey Disabled E a 4 m ai T RESET 0o Figure 1 7 Flexikey Hotkey Application 1 14 Flexikey Application Quick Start Guide e EXPRESS KEY This feature allows you to configure a single key or mouse click to send multiple key combinations or to create more useful shortcut keys This is useful in gaming or when using applications which have a complex set of keyboard shortcuts Flexikey amp Application Features For full details see Flexikey Application on page B 11 LAUNCH APP This simply assigns single keys or mouse clicks to launch any program s or applica tion s executable file EXPRESS TEXT With this you can assign single keys or mouse clicks to send commonly used strings of text DISABLE Use this function to disable any keyboard keys or mouse buttons STATISTICS Use this to quickly record keys in use in any application and to disable unused keys Flexikey Application 1 15 E Quick Start Guide Keyboard Shortcuts Pd The following Windows Logo Key Winkey keyboard shortcuts are useful for navi Windows Logo gation operation in Windows 8 1 Keyboard Shortcut Use the Windows logo key 4M D key com bination to switch be tween the Start screen and Windows Desktop Menu Application Keyboard Shortcut Windows Logo SEENEN Ipti 24 Key H Toggle between the Start screen and the foremost running app or th
227. wl Ve device has been l nm EA plugged in If disabled Figure 2 4 a k double click connector Speaker settings y and click the Configuration 5 1 box to enable the auto popup detection of plugged n devices X REALTEK 2 6 Audio Features Storage Devices Mouse amp Audio 5 Plugin the speaker cables you may require an adapter to connect each cable to the appropriate jack e g a stereo mini to dual RCA adapter from your speakers into the jacks as follows Headphone Out Jack Side Speaker Out e Microphone In Jack Center Subwoofer Speaker Out S PDIF Out Jack Front Speaker Out 6 As you plug in each cable a dialog box will pop up see Auto Popup Dialog on page 2 6 7 Click to put a check in the appropriate box according to the speaker plugged in e g Rear Speaker Out and then click OK to save the setting 8 Click OK to exit Realtek HD Audio Manager Audio Features 2 7 Storage Devices Mouse amp Audio 7 Touchpad and Buttons Mouse Mouse Driver The Touchpad is an alternative to the mouse however you can also add a mouse to your computer through one of the USB ports The Touchpad buttons function in If you are using an ex much the same way as a two button mouse ternal mouse your op erating system may be able to auto configure your mouse during its installation or only en able its basic functions Be sure to check the device s user docu mentation for details 2 8
228. y Devices SE Project Play To project connect a display Figure 6 60 Add a Wireless 2econd screen Display LT KIT 6 76 Wireless Display Modules 5 The system will then search for compatible display devices this may take up to 60 seconds so allow time for this to complete Figure 6 61 STEER OT eee Searching For SBWD DCAA17 SBWD100A Devices Television ur e TUM Te EE E us ur gna psum mpm rmv corem ey Double click any detected display device in the list You may then need to input a pin number for the device to which you are connecting 8 Click Next ND Enter the WPS PIN for your television Figure 6 62 You can find the WPS PIN on your SB WD DCAAT7 SB WDTIOOA or in the info that Enter PI N came with d DI d Connecting Wireless Display 6 77 Modules 10 11 Figure 6 63 Remove Device Disconnect 6 78 Wireless Display The display will then connect for specific settings for your display see the documentation supplied with your compatible adapter display for full details Go to the Project menu Charms Bar Devices and click Disconnect to temporarily disconnect from the wireless display To permanently disconnect from the display you will need to go back through the connection process again you can select it in PC and Devices Devices and click Remove Device Yes 2C and devices Add devices Q Project uM cac Project to a connected scree
229. your distributor supplier for the latest details on video cards supported see Video Adapter Options on pageD 2 Video Driver Controls Microsoft Hybrid Graphics Most notebook computers come with either a discrete or integrated graphics solu tion Discrete graphics solutions feature a dedicated Graphics Processing Unit GPU which are capable of playing games watching HD video or running GPU based ap plications However computers with discrete graphics solutions tend to be heavy in power consumption and slightly larger in size in order to incorporate the dedicated discrete GPU Integrated graphics solutions usually feature memory sharing technology to help save power consumption and allow for longer battery life However computers with integrated graphics solutions will not usually run games HD video or GPU based applications without severe limitations Microsoft Hybrid Graphics is a seamless switchable graphics technology designed to get best performance from the graphics system while allowing longer battery life without having to manually change settings Thus when an application is run that re quires extra performance or quality then the operating system will run the discrete GPU dGPU when the system does not require such enhanced performance it will let the integrated 1GPU handle it C 2 Microsoft Hybrid Graphics Video Driver Controls How Switchable Technology works When the system is powered up and 1
230. your rech 3 Status Intel Rapid Storage Technology 6 33 Modules ide Help Click the Help or press F1 menu button at the top of the Intel Rapid Storage Technology application Click Contents to view the general list of sub jects covered click In dex or Search for a more specific help top ics on a particular item Click More help on this page at the bottom of any page for page spe cific help Figure 6 23 Intel Rapid Storage Technology Help Intel amp Rapid Storage Technology Help If a hard drive member of a RAID volume is reported as Degraded or Failed it may be possible to recover the volume If the volume cannot be restored then you will need to recreate the RAID volume and restore the data from a back up Click the Help menu or press F1 for instructions on how to recover or recreate RAID Vol umes E la Contents Search LES Getting Started System Reauirements BI Understanding the Application Notification Area al Storage System Status il Creating a Volume Bil Managing the Storage System il Optimizing the Storage System E Preferences DI Troubleshooting Glossary 6 34 Intel amp Rapid Storage Technology ege be Y j System Report Online Support Introduction We live in a digita worid We digitally create record edit share and save practically everything from the movies we watch to the pictures we take to the documents we store

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